May 20 - A car struck Ruari Fay-Handebeaux in a Bushwick crosswalk. The impact hurled him across the intersection. He lay broken—fractured skull, pelvis, ankle. The driver fled. Fay-Handebeaux survived. Police search. The street remains unchanged. Danger lingers.

ABC7 reported on May 20, 2025, that Ruari Fay-Handebeaux, 32, was hit by a car while standing in a crosswalk at Wyckoff Avenue and Himrod Street in Bushwick. Video shows the driver striking Fay-Handebeaux and launching him 10 to 15 feet into the intersection, then fleeing the scene. Fay-Handebeaux suffered a fractured pelvis, broken ankle, skull fractures, and other injuries. As he told ABC7, "Broken ankle, broken humorous, bunch of fractures in my skull." The NYPD continues to search for the driver. The crash highlights the persistent risk faced by pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing threat posed by hit-and-run drivers. Fay-Handebeaux’s friends called for justice and accountability. The intersection remains unchanged, leaving others exposed to similar danger.

• Hit-And-Run Launches Pedestrian In Bushwick, ABC7, Published 2025-05-20

May 18 - Two sedans crashed at Smith Street and Hamilton Avenue. A 73-year-old woman suffered facial bleeding. Police cite vehicular factors. Metal met metal. Shock followed.

Two sedans collided at Smith Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 73-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, suffering minor facial bleeding and shock. The other driver, a 38-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further details about the cause. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one driver hurt and both cars damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 18 - Two sedans collided on Hamilton Avenue. Unsafe lane change. Nineteen-year-old driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Streets stay dangerous.

Two sedans crashed at Hamilton Avenue and Hicks Street in Brooklyn. A nineteen-year-old driver suffered a head injury and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by unsafe lane changing. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. The second occupant's injuries were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 18 - A sedan’s door flung open. Two cyclists ejected. A child hit his head. A woman hurt her back. Driver failed to yield. Distraction behind the wheel. Brooklyn street, danger for the unprotected.

A sedan struck two cyclists on Smith Street at Luquer Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield right-of-way. A 10-year-old boy, riding as a passenger, suffered a head injury and was ejected from the bike. A 48-year-old woman, the cyclist, was also ejected and injured her back. Both wore helmets. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The crash highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 17 - SUV hit cyclist on Bond Street. Cyclist thrown, arm bruised. Driver failed to yield, ran control. Streets unforgiving. Metal meets flesh. Pain follows.

A station wagon SUV traveling east on Bond Street collided with a northbound cyclist at 1st Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 51-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a bruised arm. According to the police report, both 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The SUV's right front bumper struck the cyclist, causing the injury. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but driver errors were the primary factors. No other serious injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 17 - A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.

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

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

May 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Atlantic Avenue. One driver suffered back injuries. Children and adults inside both vehicles were shaken. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at Atlantic Avenue and Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with back pain. Four passengers, including two children, and another driver were also involved. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All occupants were wearing seat belts. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 15 - Larry Maxwell crossed Sutter Avenue. A fleeing driver struck him. Maxwell fell hard. His son ran to his side. Paramedics rushed him to Brookdale Hospital. Maxwell died. The driver vanished. Cameras watched. No arrest. Family left with grief.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Sutter Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Maxwell was heading to a family cookout when a driver, fleeing another crash, struck him and left the scene. The article quotes Maxwell’s son, Larnce Vargas: “There are so many cameras. So why is he still at large?” Despite surveillance in the area, the driver remains unidentified. The incident highlights gaps in enforcement and the persistent danger for pedestrians, even near their homes. The crash underscores the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee collisions and the limits of current city surveillance and response.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

May 10 - Two sedans collided on Woodhull Street. Passengers suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal crumpled. Shock and pain followed. Brooklyn street, another mark in the city’s toll.

Two sedans crashed on Woodhull Street at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when one struck the other from behind. A 16-year-old girl and a 52-year-old woman, both passengers, were injured. The woman suffered neck pain and shock. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 6 - A truck slammed into an SUV, struck a pole, and flipped on the BQE. The crash downed a pole and sparked a second collision. One person went to the hospital. Metal, glass, and chaos scattered across the expressway.

NY Daily News reported on May 6, 2025, that a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, at 6:22 a.m. The truck hit the rear of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV, then struck a light pole and flipped onto its side. The impact downed the pole, which triggered another crash on the opposite side of the expressway. As the article notes, 'A truck had downed a pole, triggering another crash on the opposite side of the expressway.' One person was injured and taken to Woodhull Hospital. The sequence of collisions highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane expressways and the risks posed by large vehicles losing control. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the incident left debris and disruption in its wake.

• Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.

• Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02

Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.

Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.

• Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-30

Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.

Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.

• City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 25 - A bus hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Clinton Street with the signal. She suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was making a left turn. System failed to protect her.

A 70-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus while crossing Clinton Street at 1 Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report highlights driver failure to yield as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.

A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the signal. An unlicensed driver turned left and struck her. She died days later. The driver was arrested at the scene. Another deadly crash by an unlicensed driver happened nearby just a week before.

The Brooklyn Paper (April 24, 2025) reports that Taibel Brod, age 101, was hit by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street with the walk signal. Police say the driver, Menachem Shagalow, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to exercise due care, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Brod died from her injuries at Maimonides Medical Center on April 20. The article notes, 'Menachem was arrested at 8:37 p.m. on April 8 shortly after the incident.' This crash follows another fatal collision involving a suspended driver in Brooklyn the previous week. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers from unlicensed drivers and raise questions about enforcement and systemic safety failures.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.

• Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-23

Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.

• Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16

Apr 12 - Two SUVs crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a leg injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. The police report lists no clear cause. Metal, speed, pain. The city endures.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg. Three others, including a baby, were listed as occupants but suffered only unspecified or minor injuries. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck each other at the front ends. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left one driver hurt and exposed the ongoing risks on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.

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

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