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 63
▸ Contusion/Bruise 75
▸ Abrasion 52
▸ Pain/Nausea 26
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
▸ What area does Precinct 76 cover?
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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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Two Left-Turning Vehicles Hit Passenger▸Jul 7 - Two westbound vehicles turned left on Atlantic Avenue at Columbia Street and collided. A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. Metal buckled; occupants were injured.
A box truck and an SUV collided while both drivers made left turns on Atlantic Avenue at Columbia Street in Brooklyn. A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained left-rear bumper damage; the truck showed center-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists the passenger’s safety equipment as a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
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SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
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Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, One Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two cars crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver inattention led to impact. One driver, age 53, injured. Three others shaken. Metal, glass, sirens. Another day, another crash.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight when driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. Three other occupants, including another driver and two passengers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the persistent danger on city highways when drivers lose focus.
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SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Pedestrian on Bond Street▸Jun 22 - SUV swung wide on Bond Street. Pedestrian at intersection took the hit. She suffered back injuries. Police list cause as unspecified. The street stayed silent. The danger did not.
A pedestrian, age 39, was injured when an SUV making a U-turn struck her at the intersection of Bond Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection but not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered internal back injuries and remained conscious at the scene. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was not reported injured. No specific driver errors were noted in the data. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections, even when not in the roadway.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Seabring Street▸Jun 20 - Two cars crashed on Seabring Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at Seabring Street and Richards Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved two male drivers, ages 54 and 24. One driver, age 54, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver error in ignoring traffic controls, leading to injury and disruption.
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Bus Rear Passengers Hurt in Expressway Ramp Crash▸Jun 19 - A sedan merged into a bus on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. The impact struck the bus’s right front bumper. One bus passenger suffered a shoulder injury. Others were shaken. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp involved a sedan and a bus. According to the police report, the sedan was merging when it collided with the bus, striking its right front bumper. The bus carried eleven occupants. One passenger, a 35-year-old man, sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Several other bus passengers reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted. The crash highlights the risk to bus passengers when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
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Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Court Street▸Jun 17 - A sedan turned right on Court Street. The driver was distracted. A woman crossing with the signal was struck. She suffered leg injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A sedan making a right turn on Court Street at 4 Place in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. No other causes were cited in the report. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by impact.
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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Two Hurt▸Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jul 7 - Two westbound vehicles turned left on Atlantic Avenue at Columbia Street and collided. A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. Metal buckled; occupants were injured.
A box truck and an SUV collided while both drivers made left turns on Atlantic Avenue at Columbia Street in Brooklyn. A 63-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained left-rear bumper damage; the truck showed center-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists the passenger’s safety equipment as a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway▸Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
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SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
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Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, One Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two cars crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver inattention led to impact. One driver, age 53, injured. Three others shaken. Metal, glass, sirens. Another day, another crash.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight when driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. Three other occupants, including another driver and two passengers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the persistent danger on city highways when drivers lose focus.
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SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Pedestrian on Bond Street▸Jun 22 - SUV swung wide on Bond Street. Pedestrian at intersection took the hit. She suffered back injuries. Police list cause as unspecified. The street stayed silent. The danger did not.
A pedestrian, age 39, was injured when an SUV making a U-turn struck her at the intersection of Bond Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection but not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered internal back injuries and remained conscious at the scene. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was not reported injured. No specific driver errors were noted in the data. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections, even when not in the roadway.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Seabring Street▸Jun 20 - Two cars crashed on Seabring Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at Seabring Street and Richards Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved two male drivers, ages 54 and 24. One driver, age 54, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver error in ignoring traffic controls, leading to injury and disruption.
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Bus Rear Passengers Hurt in Expressway Ramp Crash▸Jun 19 - A sedan merged into a bus on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. The impact struck the bus’s right front bumper. One bus passenger suffered a shoulder injury. Others were shaken. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp involved a sedan and a bus. According to the police report, the sedan was merging when it collided with the bus, striking its right front bumper. The bus carried eleven occupants. One passenger, a 35-year-old man, sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Several other bus passengers reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted. The crash highlights the risk to bus passengers when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
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Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Court Street▸Jun 17 - A sedan turned right on Court Street. The driver was distracted. A woman crossing with the signal was struck. She suffered leg injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A sedan making a right turn on Court Street at 4 Place in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. No other causes were cited in the report. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by impact.
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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Two Hurt▸Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 29 - An SUV hit and killed an eight-year-old boy as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood washed from the street. The boy died at the hospital. The crash left a family and a community shattered.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street in Crown Heights. The article states, "A black Honda Pilot slammed into eight-year-old Mordechai Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway at Albany Street at 5:33 p.m." The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene and was not arrested. The crash is under investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians in Brooklyn, especially at busy intersections. No charges have been filed, and officials cleaned the scene in accordance with religious customs.
- SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Eastern Parkway, New York Post, Published 2025-06-29
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Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, One Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two cars crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver inattention led to impact. One driver, age 53, injured. Three others shaken. Metal, glass, sirens. Another day, another crash.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight when driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. Three other occupants, including another driver and two passengers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the persistent danger on city highways when drivers lose focus.
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SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Pedestrian on Bond Street▸Jun 22 - SUV swung wide on Bond Street. Pedestrian at intersection took the hit. She suffered back injuries. Police list cause as unspecified. The street stayed silent. The danger did not.
A pedestrian, age 39, was injured when an SUV making a U-turn struck her at the intersection of Bond Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection but not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered internal back injuries and remained conscious at the scene. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was not reported injured. No specific driver errors were noted in the data. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections, even when not in the roadway.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
20
SUV and Sedan Collide on Seabring Street▸Jun 20 - Two cars crashed on Seabring Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at Seabring Street and Richards Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved two male drivers, ages 54 and 24. One driver, age 54, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver error in ignoring traffic controls, leading to injury and disruption.
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Bus Rear Passengers Hurt in Expressway Ramp Crash▸Jun 19 - A sedan merged into a bus on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. The impact struck the bus’s right front bumper. One bus passenger suffered a shoulder injury. Others were shaken. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp involved a sedan and a bus. According to the police report, the sedan was merging when it collided with the bus, striking its right front bumper. The bus carried eleven occupants. One passenger, a 35-year-old man, sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Several other bus passengers reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted. The crash highlights the risk to bus passengers when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
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Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Court Street▸Jun 17 - A sedan turned right on Court Street. The driver was distracted. A woman crossing with the signal was struck. She suffered leg injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A sedan making a right turn on Court Street at 4 Place in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. No other causes were cited in the report. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by impact.
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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Two Hurt▸Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 24 - Two cars crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver inattention led to impact. One driver, age 53, injured. Three others shaken. Metal, glass, sirens. Another day, another crash.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight when driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. Three other occupants, including another driver and two passengers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the persistent danger on city highways when drivers lose focus.
22
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Pedestrian on Bond Street▸Jun 22 - SUV swung wide on Bond Street. Pedestrian at intersection took the hit. She suffered back injuries. Police list cause as unspecified. The street stayed silent. The danger did not.
A pedestrian, age 39, was injured when an SUV making a U-turn struck her at the intersection of Bond Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection but not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered internal back injuries and remained conscious at the scene. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was not reported injured. No specific driver errors were noted in the data. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections, even when not in the roadway.
22
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
21
City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
20
SUV and Sedan Collide on Seabring Street▸Jun 20 - Two cars crashed on Seabring Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at Seabring Street and Richards Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved two male drivers, ages 54 and 24. One driver, age 54, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver error in ignoring traffic controls, leading to injury and disruption.
19
Bus Rear Passengers Hurt in Expressway Ramp Crash▸Jun 19 - A sedan merged into a bus on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. The impact struck the bus’s right front bumper. One bus passenger suffered a shoulder injury. Others were shaken. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp involved a sedan and a bus. According to the police report, the sedan was merging when it collided with the bus, striking its right front bumper. The bus carried eleven occupants. One passenger, a 35-year-old man, sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Several other bus passengers reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted. The crash highlights the risk to bus passengers when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
18
Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17
Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Court Street▸Jun 17 - A sedan turned right on Court Street. The driver was distracted. A woman crossing with the signal was struck. She suffered leg injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A sedan making a right turn on Court Street at 4 Place in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. No other causes were cited in the report. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by impact.
11
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Two Hurt▸Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 22 - SUV swung wide on Bond Street. Pedestrian at intersection took the hit. She suffered back injuries. Police list cause as unspecified. The street stayed silent. The danger did not.
A pedestrian, age 39, was injured when an SUV making a U-turn struck her at the intersection of Bond Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection but not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered internal back injuries and remained conscious at the scene. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was not reported injured. No specific driver errors were noted in the data. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections, even when not in the roadway.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Seabring Street▸Jun 20 - Two cars crashed on Seabring Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at Seabring Street and Richards Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved two male drivers, ages 54 and 24. One driver, age 54, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver error in ignoring traffic controls, leading to injury and disruption.
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Bus Rear Passengers Hurt in Expressway Ramp Crash▸Jun 19 - A sedan merged into a bus on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. The impact struck the bus’s right front bumper. One bus passenger suffered a shoulder injury. Others were shaken. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp involved a sedan and a bus. According to the police report, the sedan was merging when it collided with the bus, striking its right front bumper. The bus carried eleven occupants. One passenger, a 35-year-old man, sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Several other bus passengers reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted. The crash highlights the risk to bus passengers when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
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Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Court Street▸Jun 17 - A sedan turned right on Court Street. The driver was distracted. A woman crossing with the signal was struck. She suffered leg injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A sedan making a right turn on Court Street at 4 Place in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. No other causes were cited in the report. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by impact.
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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Two Hurt▸Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
- Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE▸Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-21
20
SUV and Sedan Collide on Seabring Street▸Jun 20 - Two cars crashed on Seabring Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at Seabring Street and Richards Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved two male drivers, ages 54 and 24. One driver, age 54, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver error in ignoring traffic controls, leading to injury and disruption.
19
Bus Rear Passengers Hurt in Expressway Ramp Crash▸Jun 19 - A sedan merged into a bus on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. The impact struck the bus’s right front bumper. One bus passenger suffered a shoulder injury. Others were shaken. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp involved a sedan and a bus. According to the police report, the sedan was merging when it collided with the bus, striking its right front bumper. The bus carried eleven occupants. One passenger, a 35-year-old man, sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Several other bus passengers reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted. The crash highlights the risk to bus passengers when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17
Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Court Street▸Jun 17 - A sedan turned right on Court Street. The driver was distracted. A woman crossing with the signal was struck. She suffered leg injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A sedan making a right turn on Court Street at 4 Place in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. No other causes were cited in the report. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by impact.
11
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Two Hurt▸Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
7
Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 21 - Heavy trucks pound the BQE. The city will ticket Staten Island-bound rigs. Sensors catch the violators. The road crumbles under weight it cannot bear. Warnings are over. Fines begin. The system aims to cut danger and slow decay.
Gothamist (2025-06-21) reports that New York City will start ticketing overweight Staten Island-bound trucks on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Department of Transportation will fine violators $650 per incident, using in-road sensors to detect excess weight. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, "Overweight trucks cause wear and tear on our roadways and we all pay the price through expensive repairs to our infrastructure." The city issued over 3,000 warnings during a 90-day grace period. Similar enforcement on Queens-bound trucks led to a 60% drop in overweight vehicles. Albany has approved expanding this automated system to more city roadways. The BQE’s aging structure faces risk from trucks exceeding its design limits, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
- City Targets Overweight Trucks On BQE, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-21
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Seabring Street▸Jun 20 - Two cars crashed on Seabring Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at Seabring Street and Richards Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved two male drivers, ages 54 and 24. One driver, age 54, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver error in ignoring traffic controls, leading to injury and disruption.
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Bus Rear Passengers Hurt in Expressway Ramp Crash▸Jun 19 - A sedan merged into a bus on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. The impact struck the bus’s right front bumper. One bus passenger suffered a shoulder injury. Others were shaken. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp involved a sedan and a bus. According to the police report, the sedan was merging when it collided with the bus, striking its right front bumper. The bus carried eleven occupants. One passenger, a 35-year-old man, sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Several other bus passengers reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted. The crash highlights the risk to bus passengers when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
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Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Court Street▸Jun 17 - A sedan turned right on Court Street. The driver was distracted. A woman crossing with the signal was struck. She suffered leg injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A sedan making a right turn on Court Street at 4 Place in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. No other causes were cited in the report. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by impact.
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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Two Hurt▸Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 20 - Two cars crashed on Seabring Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at Seabring Street and Richards Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved two male drivers, ages 54 and 24. One driver, age 54, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver error in ignoring traffic controls, leading to injury and disruption.
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Bus Rear Passengers Hurt in Expressway Ramp Crash▸Jun 19 - A sedan merged into a bus on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. The impact struck the bus’s right front bumper. One bus passenger suffered a shoulder injury. Others were shaken. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp involved a sedan and a bus. According to the police report, the sedan was merging when it collided with the bus, striking its right front bumper. The bus carried eleven occupants. One passenger, a 35-year-old man, sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Several other bus passengers reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted. The crash highlights the risk to bus passengers when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17
Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Court Street▸Jun 17 - A sedan turned right on Court Street. The driver was distracted. A woman crossing with the signal was struck. She suffered leg injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A sedan making a right turn on Court Street at 4 Place in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. No other causes were cited in the report. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by impact.
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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Two Hurt▸Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 19 - A sedan merged into a bus on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. The impact struck the bus’s right front bumper. One bus passenger suffered a shoulder injury. Others were shaken. Police cited following too closely as the cause.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp involved a sedan and a bus. According to the police report, the sedan was merging when it collided with the bus, striking its right front bumper. The bus carried eleven occupants. One passenger, a 35-year-old man, sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Several other bus passengers reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted. The crash highlights the risk to bus passengers when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
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Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-18
17
Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Court Street▸Jun 17 - A sedan turned right on Court Street. The driver was distracted. A woman crossing with the signal was struck. She suffered leg injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A sedan making a right turn on Court Street at 4 Place in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. No other causes were cited in the report. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by impact.
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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Two Hurt▸Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 18 - A Brooklyn judge stopped the city from tearing out a protected bike lane. Cyclists and children face danger when lanes vanish. The city acted fast, without notice. The fight for safe passage on Bedford Avenue continues in court.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 18, 2025, that Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo halted New York City's plan to remove three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The court found the city may have acted "arbitrarily, capriciously, and illegally" by ordering the removal without proper legal notice. City law requires the Department of Transportation to notify local officials and allow time for public discussion, but, as the court papers state, "DOT did not provide the required notice." Plaintiffs argued that removing the lane would "irreparably" harm cyclists, especially children. The city claimed it would only shift the lane, not remove it, but advocates countered that any removal increases danger. The case highlights the need for transparent processes and the risks when safety infrastructure is hastily altered.
- Judge Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-18
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Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Court Street▸Jun 17 - A sedan turned right on Court Street. The driver was distracted. A woman crossing with the signal was struck. She suffered leg injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A sedan making a right turn on Court Street at 4 Place in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. No other causes were cited in the report. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by impact.
11
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Two Hurt▸Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
7
Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
7
String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 17 - A sedan turned right on Court Street. The driver was distracted. A woman crossing with the signal was struck. She suffered leg injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
A sedan making a right turn on Court Street at 4 Place in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors. No other causes were cited in the report. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by impact.
11
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Two Hurt▸Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
7
Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
7
String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
1
SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
30
SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 11 - A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. Two people injured. Metal twisted. Pain spread. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Brooklyn night, lives changed in seconds.
A tractor truck struck the back of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman suffered fractures and dislocation as a front passenger, and a 33-year-old male driver complained of pain in his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists no other contributing factors. The truck’s front end hit the sedan’s rear, leaving both vehicles damaged and passengers hurt.
7
Rear-End Crash on BQE Injures Four Passengers▸Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
7
String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 7 - A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four women, ages 19 to 68, suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Whiplash and pain left passengers shaken. The highway became another site of harm.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway left four passengers injured when a sedan struck another vehicle from behind. According to the police report, the collision occurred as both vehicles traveled east. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. A 68-year-old woman, a 45-year-old woman, a 25-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman all sustained injuries, including whiplash and back pain. The driver of the struck vehicle was also injured. The police report details neck and back injuries among the victims. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error—following too closely—as the cause of this crash.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
- String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-07
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SUVs Collide on Hicks Street, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
1
SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Hicks Street at Warren. Both drivers suffered arm injuries. Shock followed. Three passengers were shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No pedestrians involved. The danger was inside the cars.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Hicks Street near Warren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 26-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms and experiencing shock. Three passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when driver focus lapses.
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SUVs and Pickup Collide on BQE, Driver Injured▸Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
30
SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
Jun 1 - Three vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. One driver suffered head and crush injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. The road ran straight. The night was quiet. The system failed again.
A crash involving a pick-up truck and two SUVs tore through the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three vehicles were traveling east when they collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered head and crush injuries. Five others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. The report shows all vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for all road users on New York’s highways.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Two Children Crossing Smith Street▸May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
28
SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
24
Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
May 30 - An SUV hit two boys in the crosswalk on Smith Street. The driver turned right and failed to yield. One child suffered a hip injury. The other, a bruised arm. Both were crossing with the signal. The street did not protect them.
Two boys, ages 15 and 12, were struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Smith Street at 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the driver made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The 15-year-old suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The 12-year-old sustained a contusion to his arm. The driver and vehicle registrant are both listed as having 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Hicks Street Injures Two▸May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
May 28 - Two cars collided on Hicks Street. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. A 71-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 35-year-old woman hurt her leg. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the cost.
Two vehicles, a Toyota SUV and a Tesla sedan, crashed on Hicks Street at Sackett Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left a 71-year-old male driver with a head injury and in shock. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the front of the SUV and the right side of the sedan. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
- Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26
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Truck and Sedan Collide on BQE, Two Hurt▸May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
May 25 - A tractor-trailer slammed into a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted. Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The cause remains buried in official silence.
A crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involved a tractor truck and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, the truck striking the sedan's center back end. Two men, aged 20 and 28, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists their positions as front passenger and driver. The sedan and truck drivers were both licensed. The police report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, offering no details on driver error or external causes. No other injuries were reported. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their points of contact. The official record gives no further explanation for the crash.
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Cyclist Hits Toddler Crossing Smith Street▸May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.
May 24 - A two-year-old boy crossing Smith Street with the signal was struck by a cyclist. The child suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash happened at West 9th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was not injured.
A two-year-old pedestrian was injured when a cyclist struck him at the intersection of Smith Street and West 9th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The cyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was not injured. Police listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.