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 7
▸ Crush Injuries 6
▸ Severe Bleeding 6
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 5
▸ Whiplash 59
▸ Contusion/Bruise 72
▸ Abrasion 51
▸ Pain/Nausea 25
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.
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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BQE morning, a motorcycle, and a box truck
Precinct 76: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025
Just before 9 AM on Aug 27, 2025, a box truck and a motorcycle collided on the BQE by the Atlantic Ave exit. The rider, 30-year-old Officer Jay Pena, was killed; the truck driver was later charged with leaving the scene ABC7 NY Daily News.
He was one of 6 people killed on streets in the 76th Precinct since Jan 1, 2022, along with 840 injured across 2,015 crashes, as of Sep 3, 2025 NYC Open Data.
Morning keeps taking people here. Five of the six deaths in this precinct fell between 8 and 11 AM; one came just after 3 AM NYC Open Data.
The BQE and Atlantic keep bleeding
- The BQE inside this precinct is the top hotspot, with deaths and 248 injuries. A BQE ramp also shows a death. Atlantic Ave shows a death and 41 injuries NYC Open Data.
- One fatal crash at Atlantic and Court cited unsafe speed; an 18-year-old passenger died there at about 3 AM on Aug 18, 2023 NYC Open Data.
The pattern hasn’t eased this year. Through the current year-to-date, crashes rose 41.2% and injuries 53.1% compared to last year-to-date; deaths doubled from 1 to 2 in the same span NYC Open Data.
Trucks hit hard, and right turns kill
- Two pedestrian deaths in this precinct involved trucks; truck impacts also injured others walking NYC Open Data.
- At Butler and Bond on Jun 26, 2024, a dump truck turning right killed an 83-year-old pedestrian late morning NYC Open Data.
The precinct map points to heavy‑vehicle danger around Columbia, Bond, and the highway edges. Failure to yield is tied to injuries and serious injuries here, and speed shows up in deadly form at Atlantic NYC Open Data.
What works, and who moves
“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” a New York State Senate summary notes NYS Senate.
Here, the fixes are plain:
- Slow Atlantic Ave and the BQE frontage. Daylight corners. Add hardened right turns and leading pedestrian intervals at Bond, Columbia, and Court. Target failure‑to‑yield and speeding at the known hot hours and sites NYC Open Data.
- Focus on trucks. Tighten turning speeds and routes where people walk. Enforce around the BQE ramps and Columbia/Bond corridors NYC Open Data.
Citywide, the path is set. Lower the default speed and rein in repeat speeders. The tools exist; use them. Join the push and demand action /take_action/.
The morning toll
A cop on his way home. An elder crossing Bond. A crash at Atlantic and Court in the dark. Different days, the same streets. The same hours. We know where it happens. We know when. Act now /take_action/.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Crashes dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Person - Persons dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Vehicles - Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
- Truck driver charged after off-duty NYPD officer killed in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-08-28
- Truck driver arrested in Brooklyn crash that killed off-duty NYPD cop on motorcycle, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-28
- Senate protects New York students and pedestrians, NYS Senate, Published 2019-03-01
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes
District 51
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 76 Police Precinct 76 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 51, SD 26.
It contains Brooklyn CB6, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 76
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Gowanus Ramp▸Sep 10 - A westbound sedan driver hit the back of an SUV on the Gowanus Ramp at 6:35 a.m. One driver reported back pain. Two passengers, including a 0-year-old, were listed. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Gowanus Ramp at 6:35 a.m. on September 10, 2025. The driver of a sedan hit the back of an SUV. The sedan's front was damaged; the SUV's rear was damaged. A 35-year-old driver was injured with back pain and shock. Two additional occupants, ages 43 and 0, were listed as passengers with injuries recorded as unspecified. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely". Police recorded Following Too Closely; no other factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed and going straight west.
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Driver Turning Right Hits Cyclist on Hicks▸Sep 5 - Driver of an SUV made a right turn at Hicks and Union and hit a cyclist going straight. The 28-year-old man suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn at Hicks Street and Union Street and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered a lower-leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling east in an SUV and making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Information on vehicle occupant injuries is listed as unspecified in the report.
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Drivers ignore traffic control at Henry, Sackett▸Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
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Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
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SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
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Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
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Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
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Rear-End on BQE Injures Rear Passengers▸Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
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Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Gowanus Ramp▸Sep 10 - A westbound sedan driver hit the back of an SUV on the Gowanus Ramp at 6:35 a.m. One driver reported back pain. Two passengers, including a 0-year-old, were listed. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Gowanus Ramp at 6:35 a.m. on September 10, 2025. The driver of a sedan hit the back of an SUV. The sedan's front was damaged; the SUV's rear was damaged. A 35-year-old driver was injured with back pain and shock. Two additional occupants, ages 43 and 0, were listed as passengers with injuries recorded as unspecified. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely". Police recorded Following Too Closely; no other factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed and going straight west.
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Driver Turning Right Hits Cyclist on Hicks▸Sep 5 - Driver of an SUV made a right turn at Hicks and Union and hit a cyclist going straight. The 28-year-old man suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn at Hicks Street and Union Street and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered a lower-leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling east in an SUV and making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Information on vehicle occupant injuries is listed as unspecified in the report.
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Drivers ignore traffic control at Henry, Sackett▸Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
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Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
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SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
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Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
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Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
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Rear-End on BQE Injures Rear Passengers▸Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
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Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Sep 10 - A westbound sedan driver hit the back of an SUV on the Gowanus Ramp at 6:35 a.m. One driver reported back pain. Two passengers, including a 0-year-old, were listed. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Gowanus Ramp at 6:35 a.m. on September 10, 2025. The driver of a sedan hit the back of an SUV. The sedan's front was damaged; the SUV's rear was damaged. A 35-year-old driver was injured with back pain and shock. Two additional occupants, ages 43 and 0, were listed as passengers with injuries recorded as unspecified. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely". Police recorded Following Too Closely; no other factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed and going straight west.
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Driver Turning Right Hits Cyclist on Hicks▸Sep 5 - Driver of an SUV made a right turn at Hicks and Union and hit a cyclist going straight. The 28-year-old man suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn at Hicks Street and Union Street and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered a lower-leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling east in an SUV and making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Information on vehicle occupant injuries is listed as unspecified in the report.
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Drivers ignore traffic control at Henry, Sackett▸Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
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Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
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SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
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Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
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Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
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Rear-End on BQE Injures Rear Passengers▸Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
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Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Sep 5 - Driver of an SUV made a right turn at Hicks and Union and hit a cyclist going straight. The 28-year-old man suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in an SUV made a right turn at Hicks Street and Union Street and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered a lower-leg abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling east in an SUV and making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Information on vehicle occupant injuries is listed as unspecified in the report.
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Drivers ignore traffic control at Henry, Sackett▸Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
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Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
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SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
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Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
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Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
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Rear-End on BQE Injures Rear Passengers▸Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
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Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Sep 2 - Two SUV drivers going straight collided at Henry and Sackett in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old driver was hurt with chest pain and shock. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both.
Two SUV drivers collided while going straight at Henry St and Sackett St in Brooklyn. One driver, 71, was injured with chest pain and shock; injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 a.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Honda SUV and a westbound SUV." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers. The Honda showed center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Bond Street Van Crash▸Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
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Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
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SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
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Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
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Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
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Rear-End on BQE Injures Rear Passengers▸Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
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Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Aug 31 - A motorcyclist and a van driver collided on Bond at Union. Both drivers moved north. The rider was partially ejected and hurt in the arm. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving.
A driver on a motorcycle and a van driver collided at Bond Street and Union Street in Brooklyn around 2 p.m. The motorcyclist, 35, was injured, partially ejected, and suffered arm trauma. The van driver reported no injury. Both drivers were heading north and going straight. The motorcycle showed front-end damage; the van had rear damage. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' Police recorded Following Too Closely and Aggressive Driving by the drivers involved.
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Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
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SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
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Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
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Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
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Rear-End on BQE Injures Rear Passengers▸Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
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Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
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SUV strikes girl on Hoyt Street▸Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
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Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
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Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
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Rear-End on BQE Injures Rear Passengers▸Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
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Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Aug 26 - A southbound SUV hit a 10-year-old girl on Hoyt Street at Butler. Center-front impact. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver kept straight with a blocked view. Brooklyn heard the thud and held its breath.
A southbound 2019 Lincoln SUV struck a 10-year-old pedestrian on Hoyt Street near Butler Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash listed “View Obstructed/Limited” as the contributing factor. Driver actions included going straight ahead with a center-front impact. The report flags driver error as View Obstructed/Limited for both the driver and the crash. The child was crossing with no signal or crosswalk noted, which appears after the driver’s listed factors in the data.
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Unlicensed SUV driver turns left, strikes pedestrian▸Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
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Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
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Rear-End on BQE Injures Rear Passengers▸Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
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Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Aug 21 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and hit a 30-year-old man outside an intersection. He suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police list the driver as unlicensed.
The driver of a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Garnet Street at Smith Street and struck a 30-year-old man who was a pedestrian outside an intersection. The man was conscious and treated for a concussion and knee/lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, "the driver was unlicensed, the point of impact was the left front bumper, and contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Driver actions included Making Left Turn." The report documents the driver's unlicensed status, the left-front point of impact, and the left-turn maneuver as driver actions in the collision.
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Lunch Wagon Hits Motorcyclist on Smith Street▸Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
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Rear-End on BQE Injures Rear Passengers▸Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
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Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Aug 20 - The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a lunch wagon struck a motorcyclist at Smith St and 4 Pl in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with fractures and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The lunch wagon was traveling west and reported no damage. The motorcycle listed center-front and roof damage. The motorcyclist was the sole injured party. No other injuries are noted in the report.
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Rear-end crash injures driver on BQE▸Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
10
Rear-End on BQE Injures Rear Passengers▸Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
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Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Aug 19 - Two sedans eastbound on the BQE. Front car struck from behind. Metal buckled. A 38-year-old woman hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn pavement bears the hit.
A 2021 Mazda traveling east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway was hit from behind by a 2015 Audi, injuring the Mazda’s 38-year-old driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The impact damaged the Mazda’s center back end and the Audi’s center front end, consistent with a rear-end collision while both vehicles went straight. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment for the injured driver was a lap belt and harness; it appears after the driver error in the report’s factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this expressway crash.
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Rear-End on BQE Injures Rear Passengers▸Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
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Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Aug 10 - Two westbound sedans collided on the BQE. One driver hit the back of another car. Two women in the rear seats suffered neck and head injuries. A male driver was hurt. Police listed all contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
Two sedans traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of a 2017 Mazda hit the center back end of a 2023 Tesla. Two rear passengers were hurt: a 25-year-old woman with a neck injury and a 44-year-old woman with a head injury. The 37-year-old male driver of one sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the impact was to the center back of one sedan and the center front of the other, and all contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police recorded no specific driver errors. Rear passengers took the brunt of the impact.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Scooter Rider on Lorraine▸Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Jul 22 - Improper lane use on Lorraine Street left a scooter rider hurt. Chest abrasions marked the crash. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Lorraine Street at Henry Street in Brooklyn injured a 48-year-old scooter rider. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and a standing scooter. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. No other injuries were reported. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police.
21
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on Sackett▸Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
19
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Jul 21 - Motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan as the sedan turned left on Sackett Street. The 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and following too closely.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Sackett Street at Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left-side doors. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to the knee/lower leg/foot; the sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded those driver errors as the contributing factors; no other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on Court Street▸Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Jul 19 - SUV and sedan collided on Court Street at Hamilton Avenue. Three people hurt. Passengers suffered back and shoulder injuries. No clear cause listed. Metal and bodies slammed. Brooklyn shook.
An SUV and a sedan collided at Court Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 34-year-old male driver, a 21-year-old female rear passenger, and a 30-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included back pain, shoulder pain, and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and passengers in pain.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Runs Signal, Ejects Cyclist on Hicks▸Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Jul 17 - The driver of a sedan ran a traffic control and struck a cyclist at Hicks and Congress. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver.
The driver of a 2021 BMW sedan ran a traffic control and struck a bicyclist at Hicks Street and Congress Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury and a contusion. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was a contributing factor. The report notes the sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear bumper while the bicyclist was traveling east and the sedan was traveling north. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no other injured persons.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
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SUVs Collide on Woodhull Street, Driver Injured▸Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Jul 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Woodhull Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No clear cause. The city moves on.
Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, ages 34 and 66, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left one driver hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in the official record.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Gowanus Ramp▸Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.
Jul 13 - An SUV and a sedan collided westbound on the Gowanus Ramp. Two passengers were injured. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west on the Gowanus Ramp. According to the police report, a 27-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The report also notes a 25-year-old rear passenger sustained trauma to her shoulder and upper arm. The sedan sustained left rear quarter panel damage; the SUV showed no damage. Both drivers are recorded as licensed. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the report contains no mention of helmet or signal use.