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 6
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 7
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 20
▸ Whiplash 24
▸ Contusion/Bruise 113
▸ Abrasion 67
▸ Pain/Nausea 30
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.
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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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Blood on the Asphalt: Hold Precinct 78 Accountable Now
Precinct 78: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025
The Toll in Plain Sight
In Precinct 78, the numbers do not lie. Three people are dead. Fifteen more have suffered serious injuries. Since 2022, there have been 2,479 crashes. The wounded are not just numbers—they are neighbors, children, elders. In the last year alone, one person was killed and 384 injured. The blood dries, but the pain lingers.
A 71-year-old cyclist lost his life on West Drive. A 72-year-old woman was struck and killed by a taxi at Flatbush and 5th. The street does not care if you are young or old. It takes without warning.
The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, Bikes, and Blood
Cars and SUVs have done the most harm—one death, 124 minor injuries, 44 moderate, three serious. Trucks and buses left 13 injured. Bikes caused 22 injuries, including one serious. The numbers are cold, but the stories are not. A cyclist ejected after a crash. A pedestrian never making it across the street.
Leadership: Promises and Pressure
The city has tools. Speed limits can be enforced. Tickets can be written. Hotspots can be watched. But action is not automatic. It takes pressure. It takes voices raised. It takes the will to see the dead and say, enough.
The police can do more. They can crack down on speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield. They can target the corners where people keep getting hurt. They can make it clear that the law is not just words on paper.
The Words That Remain
A relative, after a recent crash, said, “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter.” said her daughter. The pain does not fade. Another voice, after a double fatality, said, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of two individuals in Sunset Park this morning. Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones.” said police.
What You Can Do
This is not fate. These are not accidents. Demand action. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Tell them to enforce the law, to slow the cars, to protect the people who walk and ride. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-12
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-12
Other Representatives
District 44
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Room 557, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 38
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 20
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 78 Police Precinct 78 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 44, SD 20.
It contains Brooklyn CB55, Brooklyn CB6, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 78
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Unsafe speed in 2 Ave SUV collision▸Sep 14 - Drivers of two SUVs crashed at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old driver died. Two passengers were hurt, one with head trauma. Police recorded unsafe speed. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic.
Drivers of two SUVs collided at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn around 6:25 p.m. A 34-year-old driver was killed. Two passengers in the northbound SUV were injured: a 38-year-old woman in the right rear seat with head crush injuries and a 64-year-old front passenger with a leg fracture. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic and was involved. "According to the police report, officers recorded Unsafe Speed." The report lists both SUVs going straight before the crash and the pickup stopped southbound. Points of impact include the SUVs’ front ends and one SUV’s left rear quarter panel.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Pickup Turns Right, Hits Woman Crossing▸Aug 28 - The driver of a RAM pickup turned right onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The truck’s right front bumper struck her. She suffered chest injuries and reported internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield.
The driver of a RAM pickup turned right from 7 Ave onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She was conscious and suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. The pickup’s right front bumper was the point of impact. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver. Pedestrian error is listed after the driver failure in the report. The driver was licensed and remained as an occupant on scene. The truck was traveling south before the turn.
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Speeding SUV hits moped on 8th▸Aug 23 - Northbound on Eighth. A Jeep and a moped. The moped changed lanes. The SUV came fast and struck. A man on the moped was hurt. A Jeep driver was bruised. Children in the Jeep were shaken. Unsafe speed ruled the scene.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a northbound moped at 8 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. The moped was changing lanes. The SUV’s left front hit the moped’s front. A 36-year-old man on the moped was injured; the Jeep driver was bruised. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed, Unsafe Lane Changing.” Driver errors included Unsafe Speed listed across persons and vehicles, and Unsafe Lane Changing associated with the moped’s movement. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
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Cyclist Ejected On West Drive▸Aug 19 - A cyclist went down on West Drive by the lake. He struck headfirst and was thrown. He stayed conscious. He left with a concussion. The bike’s front end took the hit. Park road. Evening light. No car to blame, only impact.
A 36-year-old bicyclist riding east on West Drive near South Lake Drive in Brooklyn was injured and ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a single bike with center-front impact and no other vehicles listed. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded. The bicyclist was conscious on scene. Helmet use was noted as “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).” The case underscores a violent fall on a park drive with no stated cause from police and no fault assigned in the data.
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Parked SUV dooring ejects e-biker on 4 Ave▸Aug 17 - A parked SUV’s right-side door opened into 4 Ave. A 35-year-old e-biker hit the door, was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. He complained of pain and nausea and was listed in shock.
An e-bike rider traveling north on 4 Avenue at 14 Street struck the right-side door of a parked SUV and was ejected. The 35-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, complained of pain and nausea, and was listed in shock. According to the police report “Passenger Distraction” contributed to the crash. The SUV was parked and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right-side doors, indicating a dooring. Police recorded no other contributing factors for the cyclist, and no driver injuries were reported.
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Sedan strikes cyclist on 7th Avenue▸Aug 15 - A Ford sedan hit a cyclist on 7th Avenue at Lincoln Place. The car’s front met the bike’s back. The rider went down and bled. The driver kept straight. The report cites blocked view and bad lane use.
A Ford sedan traveling straight on 7 Avenue at Lincoln Place struck a bicycle from behind, injuring a 33-year-old woman riding south-west. According to the police report, contributing factors were “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Those driver errors come first. The cyclist was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists the bike’s point of impact as center back end and the car’s as center front end, showing a rear-end hit. The cyclist’s equipment is listed as “None,” but the primary failures cited are the obstructed view and improper lane use.
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Driver turns right, hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 14 - A driver turned right and hit a 58-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She had the walk signal. Police recorded facial bruising and cited failure to yield and improper turning by the driver.
A southbound sedan driver made a right turn from Flatbush Avenue onto 5th Avenue and struck a 58-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan's right front quarter panel and right front bumper were damaged, consistent with a turning impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the turning motorist hit her.
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Motorcyclist and Cyclist Collide at 5th and 4th▸Aug 9 - At 5th Avenue and 4th Street, a motorcyclist and a woman on a bike collided during her left turn. Both were hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and turning improperly. Night on 5th. Flashing lights. Pain and bent metal.
A driver on a motorcycle and a 27-year-old woman on a bike collided at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. Both were injured. The man had an arm abrasion. The woman reported arm pain. “According to the police report, the crash listed ‘Failure to Yield Right-of-Way’ and ‘Turning Improperly.’” Records show the cyclist was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded these errors in the crash. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 5th Avenue▸Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
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Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
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Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sep 14 - Drivers of two SUVs crashed at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old driver died. Two passengers were hurt, one with head trauma. Police recorded unsafe speed. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic.
Drivers of two SUVs collided at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn around 6:25 p.m. A 34-year-old driver was killed. Two passengers in the northbound SUV were injured: a 38-year-old woman in the right rear seat with head crush injuries and a 64-year-old front passenger with a leg fracture. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic and was involved. "According to the police report, officers recorded Unsafe Speed." The report lists both SUVs going straight before the crash and the pickup stopped southbound. Points of impact include the SUVs’ front ends and one SUV’s left rear quarter panel.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Pickup Turns Right, Hits Woman Crossing▸Aug 28 - The driver of a RAM pickup turned right onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The truck’s right front bumper struck her. She suffered chest injuries and reported internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield.
The driver of a RAM pickup turned right from 7 Ave onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She was conscious and suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. The pickup’s right front bumper was the point of impact. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver. Pedestrian error is listed after the driver failure in the report. The driver was licensed and remained as an occupant on scene. The truck was traveling south before the turn.
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Speeding SUV hits moped on 8th▸Aug 23 - Northbound on Eighth. A Jeep and a moped. The moped changed lanes. The SUV came fast and struck. A man on the moped was hurt. A Jeep driver was bruised. Children in the Jeep were shaken. Unsafe speed ruled the scene.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a northbound moped at 8 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. The moped was changing lanes. The SUV’s left front hit the moped’s front. A 36-year-old man on the moped was injured; the Jeep driver was bruised. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed, Unsafe Lane Changing.” Driver errors included Unsafe Speed listed across persons and vehicles, and Unsafe Lane Changing associated with the moped’s movement. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
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Cyclist Ejected On West Drive▸Aug 19 - A cyclist went down on West Drive by the lake. He struck headfirst and was thrown. He stayed conscious. He left with a concussion. The bike’s front end took the hit. Park road. Evening light. No car to blame, only impact.
A 36-year-old bicyclist riding east on West Drive near South Lake Drive in Brooklyn was injured and ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a single bike with center-front impact and no other vehicles listed. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded. The bicyclist was conscious on scene. Helmet use was noted as “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).” The case underscores a violent fall on a park drive with no stated cause from police and no fault assigned in the data.
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Parked SUV dooring ejects e-biker on 4 Ave▸Aug 17 - A parked SUV’s right-side door opened into 4 Ave. A 35-year-old e-biker hit the door, was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. He complained of pain and nausea and was listed in shock.
An e-bike rider traveling north on 4 Avenue at 14 Street struck the right-side door of a parked SUV and was ejected. The 35-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, complained of pain and nausea, and was listed in shock. According to the police report “Passenger Distraction” contributed to the crash. The SUV was parked and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right-side doors, indicating a dooring. Police recorded no other contributing factors for the cyclist, and no driver injuries were reported.
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Sedan strikes cyclist on 7th Avenue▸Aug 15 - A Ford sedan hit a cyclist on 7th Avenue at Lincoln Place. The car’s front met the bike’s back. The rider went down and bled. The driver kept straight. The report cites blocked view and bad lane use.
A Ford sedan traveling straight on 7 Avenue at Lincoln Place struck a bicycle from behind, injuring a 33-year-old woman riding south-west. According to the police report, contributing factors were “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Those driver errors come first. The cyclist was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists the bike’s point of impact as center back end and the car’s as center front end, showing a rear-end hit. The cyclist’s equipment is listed as “None,” but the primary failures cited are the obstructed view and improper lane use.
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Driver turns right, hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 14 - A driver turned right and hit a 58-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She had the walk signal. Police recorded facial bruising and cited failure to yield and improper turning by the driver.
A southbound sedan driver made a right turn from Flatbush Avenue onto 5th Avenue and struck a 58-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan's right front quarter panel and right front bumper were damaged, consistent with a turning impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the turning motorist hit her.
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Motorcyclist and Cyclist Collide at 5th and 4th▸Aug 9 - At 5th Avenue and 4th Street, a motorcyclist and a woman on a bike collided during her left turn. Both were hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and turning improperly. Night on 5th. Flashing lights. Pain and bent metal.
A driver on a motorcycle and a 27-year-old woman on a bike collided at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. Both were injured. The man had an arm abrasion. The woman reported arm pain. “According to the police report, the crash listed ‘Failure to Yield Right-of-Way’ and ‘Turning Improperly.’” Records show the cyclist was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded these errors in the crash. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 5th Avenue▸Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
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Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
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Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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Pickup Turns Right, Hits Woman Crossing▸Aug 28 - The driver of a RAM pickup turned right onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The truck’s right front bumper struck her. She suffered chest injuries and reported internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield.
The driver of a RAM pickup turned right from 7 Ave onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She was conscious and suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. The pickup’s right front bumper was the point of impact. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver. Pedestrian error is listed after the driver failure in the report. The driver was licensed and remained as an occupant on scene. The truck was traveling south before the turn.
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Speeding SUV hits moped on 8th▸Aug 23 - Northbound on Eighth. A Jeep and a moped. The moped changed lanes. The SUV came fast and struck. A man on the moped was hurt. A Jeep driver was bruised. Children in the Jeep were shaken. Unsafe speed ruled the scene.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a northbound moped at 8 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. The moped was changing lanes. The SUV’s left front hit the moped’s front. A 36-year-old man on the moped was injured; the Jeep driver was bruised. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed, Unsafe Lane Changing.” Driver errors included Unsafe Speed listed across persons and vehicles, and Unsafe Lane Changing associated with the moped’s movement. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
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Cyclist Ejected On West Drive▸Aug 19 - A cyclist went down on West Drive by the lake. He struck headfirst and was thrown. He stayed conscious. He left with a concussion. The bike’s front end took the hit. Park road. Evening light. No car to blame, only impact.
A 36-year-old bicyclist riding east on West Drive near South Lake Drive in Brooklyn was injured and ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a single bike with center-front impact and no other vehicles listed. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded. The bicyclist was conscious on scene. Helmet use was noted as “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).” The case underscores a violent fall on a park drive with no stated cause from police and no fault assigned in the data.
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Parked SUV dooring ejects e-biker on 4 Ave▸Aug 17 - A parked SUV’s right-side door opened into 4 Ave. A 35-year-old e-biker hit the door, was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. He complained of pain and nausea and was listed in shock.
An e-bike rider traveling north on 4 Avenue at 14 Street struck the right-side door of a parked SUV and was ejected. The 35-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, complained of pain and nausea, and was listed in shock. According to the police report “Passenger Distraction” contributed to the crash. The SUV was parked and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right-side doors, indicating a dooring. Police recorded no other contributing factors for the cyclist, and no driver injuries were reported.
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Sedan strikes cyclist on 7th Avenue▸Aug 15 - A Ford sedan hit a cyclist on 7th Avenue at Lincoln Place. The car’s front met the bike’s back. The rider went down and bled. The driver kept straight. The report cites blocked view and bad lane use.
A Ford sedan traveling straight on 7 Avenue at Lincoln Place struck a bicycle from behind, injuring a 33-year-old woman riding south-west. According to the police report, contributing factors were “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Those driver errors come first. The cyclist was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists the bike’s point of impact as center back end and the car’s as center front end, showing a rear-end hit. The cyclist’s equipment is listed as “None,” but the primary failures cited are the obstructed view and improper lane use.
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Driver turns right, hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 14 - A driver turned right and hit a 58-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She had the walk signal. Police recorded facial bruising and cited failure to yield and improper turning by the driver.
A southbound sedan driver made a right turn from Flatbush Avenue onto 5th Avenue and struck a 58-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan's right front quarter panel and right front bumper were damaged, consistent with a turning impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the turning motorist hit her.
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Motorcyclist and Cyclist Collide at 5th and 4th▸Aug 9 - At 5th Avenue and 4th Street, a motorcyclist and a woman on a bike collided during her left turn. Both were hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and turning improperly. Night on 5th. Flashing lights. Pain and bent metal.
A driver on a motorcycle and a 27-year-old woman on a bike collided at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. Both were injured. The man had an arm abrasion. The woman reported arm pain. “According to the police report, the crash listed ‘Failure to Yield Right-of-Way’ and ‘Turning Improperly.’” Records show the cyclist was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded these errors in the crash. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 5th Avenue▸Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
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Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
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Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 28 - The driver of a RAM pickup turned right onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The truck’s right front bumper struck her. She suffered chest injuries and reported internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield.
The driver of a RAM pickup turned right from 7 Ave onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She was conscious and suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. The pickup’s right front bumper was the point of impact. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver. Pedestrian error is listed after the driver failure in the report. The driver was licensed and remained as an occupant on scene. The truck was traveling south before the turn.
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Speeding SUV hits moped on 8th▸Aug 23 - Northbound on Eighth. A Jeep and a moped. The moped changed lanes. The SUV came fast and struck. A man on the moped was hurt. A Jeep driver was bruised. Children in the Jeep were shaken. Unsafe speed ruled the scene.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a northbound moped at 8 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. The moped was changing lanes. The SUV’s left front hit the moped’s front. A 36-year-old man on the moped was injured; the Jeep driver was bruised. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed, Unsafe Lane Changing.” Driver errors included Unsafe Speed listed across persons and vehicles, and Unsafe Lane Changing associated with the moped’s movement. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
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Cyclist Ejected On West Drive▸Aug 19 - A cyclist went down on West Drive by the lake. He struck headfirst and was thrown. He stayed conscious. He left with a concussion. The bike’s front end took the hit. Park road. Evening light. No car to blame, only impact.
A 36-year-old bicyclist riding east on West Drive near South Lake Drive in Brooklyn was injured and ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a single bike with center-front impact and no other vehicles listed. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded. The bicyclist was conscious on scene. Helmet use was noted as “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).” The case underscores a violent fall on a park drive with no stated cause from police and no fault assigned in the data.
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Parked SUV dooring ejects e-biker on 4 Ave▸Aug 17 - A parked SUV’s right-side door opened into 4 Ave. A 35-year-old e-biker hit the door, was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. He complained of pain and nausea and was listed in shock.
An e-bike rider traveling north on 4 Avenue at 14 Street struck the right-side door of a parked SUV and was ejected. The 35-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, complained of pain and nausea, and was listed in shock. According to the police report “Passenger Distraction” contributed to the crash. The SUV was parked and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right-side doors, indicating a dooring. Police recorded no other contributing factors for the cyclist, and no driver injuries were reported.
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Sedan strikes cyclist on 7th Avenue▸Aug 15 - A Ford sedan hit a cyclist on 7th Avenue at Lincoln Place. The car’s front met the bike’s back. The rider went down and bled. The driver kept straight. The report cites blocked view and bad lane use.
A Ford sedan traveling straight on 7 Avenue at Lincoln Place struck a bicycle from behind, injuring a 33-year-old woman riding south-west. According to the police report, contributing factors were “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Those driver errors come first. The cyclist was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists the bike’s point of impact as center back end and the car’s as center front end, showing a rear-end hit. The cyclist’s equipment is listed as “None,” but the primary failures cited are the obstructed view and improper lane use.
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Driver turns right, hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 14 - A driver turned right and hit a 58-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She had the walk signal. Police recorded facial bruising and cited failure to yield and improper turning by the driver.
A southbound sedan driver made a right turn from Flatbush Avenue onto 5th Avenue and struck a 58-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan's right front quarter panel and right front bumper were damaged, consistent with a turning impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the turning motorist hit her.
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Motorcyclist and Cyclist Collide at 5th and 4th▸Aug 9 - At 5th Avenue and 4th Street, a motorcyclist and a woman on a bike collided during her left turn. Both were hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and turning improperly. Night on 5th. Flashing lights. Pain and bent metal.
A driver on a motorcycle and a 27-year-old woman on a bike collided at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. Both were injured. The man had an arm abrasion. The woman reported arm pain. “According to the police report, the crash listed ‘Failure to Yield Right-of-Way’ and ‘Turning Improperly.’” Records show the cyclist was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded these errors in the crash. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 5th Avenue▸Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
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Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
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Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 23 - Northbound on Eighth. A Jeep and a moped. The moped changed lanes. The SUV came fast and struck. A man on the moped was hurt. A Jeep driver was bruised. Children in the Jeep were shaken. Unsafe speed ruled the scene.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a northbound moped at 8 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. The moped was changing lanes. The SUV’s left front hit the moped’s front. A 36-year-old man on the moped was injured; the Jeep driver was bruised. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed, Unsafe Lane Changing.” Driver errors included Unsafe Speed listed across persons and vehicles, and Unsafe Lane Changing associated with the moped’s movement. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
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Cyclist Ejected On West Drive▸Aug 19 - A cyclist went down on West Drive by the lake. He struck headfirst and was thrown. He stayed conscious. He left with a concussion. The bike’s front end took the hit. Park road. Evening light. No car to blame, only impact.
A 36-year-old bicyclist riding east on West Drive near South Lake Drive in Brooklyn was injured and ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a single bike with center-front impact and no other vehicles listed. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded. The bicyclist was conscious on scene. Helmet use was noted as “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).” The case underscores a violent fall on a park drive with no stated cause from police and no fault assigned in the data.
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Parked SUV dooring ejects e-biker on 4 Ave▸Aug 17 - A parked SUV’s right-side door opened into 4 Ave. A 35-year-old e-biker hit the door, was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. He complained of pain and nausea and was listed in shock.
An e-bike rider traveling north on 4 Avenue at 14 Street struck the right-side door of a parked SUV and was ejected. The 35-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, complained of pain and nausea, and was listed in shock. According to the police report “Passenger Distraction” contributed to the crash. The SUV was parked and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right-side doors, indicating a dooring. Police recorded no other contributing factors for the cyclist, and no driver injuries were reported.
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Sedan strikes cyclist on 7th Avenue▸Aug 15 - A Ford sedan hit a cyclist on 7th Avenue at Lincoln Place. The car’s front met the bike’s back. The rider went down and bled. The driver kept straight. The report cites blocked view and bad lane use.
A Ford sedan traveling straight on 7 Avenue at Lincoln Place struck a bicycle from behind, injuring a 33-year-old woman riding south-west. According to the police report, contributing factors were “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Those driver errors come first. The cyclist was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists the bike’s point of impact as center back end and the car’s as center front end, showing a rear-end hit. The cyclist’s equipment is listed as “None,” but the primary failures cited are the obstructed view and improper lane use.
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Driver turns right, hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 14 - A driver turned right and hit a 58-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She had the walk signal. Police recorded facial bruising and cited failure to yield and improper turning by the driver.
A southbound sedan driver made a right turn from Flatbush Avenue onto 5th Avenue and struck a 58-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan's right front quarter panel and right front bumper were damaged, consistent with a turning impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the turning motorist hit her.
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Motorcyclist and Cyclist Collide at 5th and 4th▸Aug 9 - At 5th Avenue and 4th Street, a motorcyclist and a woman on a bike collided during her left turn. Both were hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and turning improperly. Night on 5th. Flashing lights. Pain and bent metal.
A driver on a motorcycle and a 27-year-old woman on a bike collided at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. Both were injured. The man had an arm abrasion. The woman reported arm pain. “According to the police report, the crash listed ‘Failure to Yield Right-of-Way’ and ‘Turning Improperly.’” Records show the cyclist was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded these errors in the crash. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 5th Avenue▸Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
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Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
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Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.
The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.
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Cyclist Ejected On West Drive▸Aug 19 - A cyclist went down on West Drive by the lake. He struck headfirst and was thrown. He stayed conscious. He left with a concussion. The bike’s front end took the hit. Park road. Evening light. No car to blame, only impact.
A 36-year-old bicyclist riding east on West Drive near South Lake Drive in Brooklyn was injured and ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a single bike with center-front impact and no other vehicles listed. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded. The bicyclist was conscious on scene. Helmet use was noted as “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).” The case underscores a violent fall on a park drive with no stated cause from police and no fault assigned in the data.
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Parked SUV dooring ejects e-biker on 4 Ave▸Aug 17 - A parked SUV’s right-side door opened into 4 Ave. A 35-year-old e-biker hit the door, was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. He complained of pain and nausea and was listed in shock.
An e-bike rider traveling north on 4 Avenue at 14 Street struck the right-side door of a parked SUV and was ejected. The 35-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, complained of pain and nausea, and was listed in shock. According to the police report “Passenger Distraction” contributed to the crash. The SUV was parked and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right-side doors, indicating a dooring. Police recorded no other contributing factors for the cyclist, and no driver injuries were reported.
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Sedan strikes cyclist on 7th Avenue▸Aug 15 - A Ford sedan hit a cyclist on 7th Avenue at Lincoln Place. The car’s front met the bike’s back. The rider went down and bled. The driver kept straight. The report cites blocked view and bad lane use.
A Ford sedan traveling straight on 7 Avenue at Lincoln Place struck a bicycle from behind, injuring a 33-year-old woman riding south-west. According to the police report, contributing factors were “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Those driver errors come first. The cyclist was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists the bike’s point of impact as center back end and the car’s as center front end, showing a rear-end hit. The cyclist’s equipment is listed as “None,” but the primary failures cited are the obstructed view and improper lane use.
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Driver turns right, hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 14 - A driver turned right and hit a 58-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She had the walk signal. Police recorded facial bruising and cited failure to yield and improper turning by the driver.
A southbound sedan driver made a right turn from Flatbush Avenue onto 5th Avenue and struck a 58-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan's right front quarter panel and right front bumper were damaged, consistent with a turning impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the turning motorist hit her.
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Motorcyclist and Cyclist Collide at 5th and 4th▸Aug 9 - At 5th Avenue and 4th Street, a motorcyclist and a woman on a bike collided during her left turn. Both were hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and turning improperly. Night on 5th. Flashing lights. Pain and bent metal.
A driver on a motorcycle and a 27-year-old woman on a bike collided at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. Both were injured. The man had an arm abrasion. The woman reported arm pain. “According to the police report, the crash listed ‘Failure to Yield Right-of-Way’ and ‘Turning Improperly.’” Records show the cyclist was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded these errors in the crash. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 5th Avenue▸Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
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Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
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Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 19 - A cyclist went down on West Drive by the lake. He struck headfirst and was thrown. He stayed conscious. He left with a concussion. The bike’s front end took the hit. Park road. Evening light. No car to blame, only impact.
A 36-year-old bicyclist riding east on West Drive near South Lake Drive in Brooklyn was injured and ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a single bike with center-front impact and no other vehicles listed. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded. The bicyclist was conscious on scene. Helmet use was noted as “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).” The case underscores a violent fall on a park drive with no stated cause from police and no fault assigned in the data.
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Parked SUV dooring ejects e-biker on 4 Ave▸Aug 17 - A parked SUV’s right-side door opened into 4 Ave. A 35-year-old e-biker hit the door, was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. He complained of pain and nausea and was listed in shock.
An e-bike rider traveling north on 4 Avenue at 14 Street struck the right-side door of a parked SUV and was ejected. The 35-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, complained of pain and nausea, and was listed in shock. According to the police report “Passenger Distraction” contributed to the crash. The SUV was parked and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right-side doors, indicating a dooring. Police recorded no other contributing factors for the cyclist, and no driver injuries were reported.
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Sedan strikes cyclist on 7th Avenue▸Aug 15 - A Ford sedan hit a cyclist on 7th Avenue at Lincoln Place. The car’s front met the bike’s back. The rider went down and bled. The driver kept straight. The report cites blocked view and bad lane use.
A Ford sedan traveling straight on 7 Avenue at Lincoln Place struck a bicycle from behind, injuring a 33-year-old woman riding south-west. According to the police report, contributing factors were “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Those driver errors come first. The cyclist was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists the bike’s point of impact as center back end and the car’s as center front end, showing a rear-end hit. The cyclist’s equipment is listed as “None,” but the primary failures cited are the obstructed view and improper lane use.
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Driver turns right, hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 14 - A driver turned right and hit a 58-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She had the walk signal. Police recorded facial bruising and cited failure to yield and improper turning by the driver.
A southbound sedan driver made a right turn from Flatbush Avenue onto 5th Avenue and struck a 58-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan's right front quarter panel and right front bumper were damaged, consistent with a turning impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the turning motorist hit her.
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Motorcyclist and Cyclist Collide at 5th and 4th▸Aug 9 - At 5th Avenue and 4th Street, a motorcyclist and a woman on a bike collided during her left turn. Both were hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and turning improperly. Night on 5th. Flashing lights. Pain and bent metal.
A driver on a motorcycle and a 27-year-old woman on a bike collided at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. Both were injured. The man had an arm abrasion. The woman reported arm pain. “According to the police report, the crash listed ‘Failure to Yield Right-of-Way’ and ‘Turning Improperly.’” Records show the cyclist was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded these errors in the crash. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 5th Avenue▸Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
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Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
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Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 17 - A parked SUV’s right-side door opened into 4 Ave. A 35-year-old e-biker hit the door, was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. He complained of pain and nausea and was listed in shock.
An e-bike rider traveling north on 4 Avenue at 14 Street struck the right-side door of a parked SUV and was ejected. The 35-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, complained of pain and nausea, and was listed in shock. According to the police report “Passenger Distraction” contributed to the crash. The SUV was parked and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right-side doors, indicating a dooring. Police recorded no other contributing factors for the cyclist, and no driver injuries were reported.
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Sedan strikes cyclist on 7th Avenue▸Aug 15 - A Ford sedan hit a cyclist on 7th Avenue at Lincoln Place. The car’s front met the bike’s back. The rider went down and bled. The driver kept straight. The report cites blocked view and bad lane use.
A Ford sedan traveling straight on 7 Avenue at Lincoln Place struck a bicycle from behind, injuring a 33-year-old woman riding south-west. According to the police report, contributing factors were “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Those driver errors come first. The cyclist was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists the bike’s point of impact as center back end and the car’s as center front end, showing a rear-end hit. The cyclist’s equipment is listed as “None,” but the primary failures cited are the obstructed view and improper lane use.
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Driver turns right, hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 14 - A driver turned right and hit a 58-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She had the walk signal. Police recorded facial bruising and cited failure to yield and improper turning by the driver.
A southbound sedan driver made a right turn from Flatbush Avenue onto 5th Avenue and struck a 58-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan's right front quarter panel and right front bumper were damaged, consistent with a turning impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the turning motorist hit her.
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Motorcyclist and Cyclist Collide at 5th and 4th▸Aug 9 - At 5th Avenue and 4th Street, a motorcyclist and a woman on a bike collided during her left turn. Both were hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and turning improperly. Night on 5th. Flashing lights. Pain and bent metal.
A driver on a motorcycle and a 27-year-old woman on a bike collided at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. Both were injured. The man had an arm abrasion. The woman reported arm pain. “According to the police report, the crash listed ‘Failure to Yield Right-of-Way’ and ‘Turning Improperly.’” Records show the cyclist was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded these errors in the crash. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 5th Avenue▸Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
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Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
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Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
16
SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 15 - A Ford sedan hit a cyclist on 7th Avenue at Lincoln Place. The car’s front met the bike’s back. The rider went down and bled. The driver kept straight. The report cites blocked view and bad lane use.
A Ford sedan traveling straight on 7 Avenue at Lincoln Place struck a bicycle from behind, injuring a 33-year-old woman riding south-west. According to the police report, contributing factors were “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Those driver errors come first. The cyclist was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists the bike’s point of impact as center back end and the car’s as center front end, showing a rear-end hit. The cyclist’s equipment is listed as “None,” but the primary failures cited are the obstructed view and improper lane use.
14
Driver turns right, hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 14 - A driver turned right and hit a 58-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She had the walk signal. Police recorded facial bruising and cited failure to yield and improper turning by the driver.
A southbound sedan driver made a right turn from Flatbush Avenue onto 5th Avenue and struck a 58-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan's right front quarter panel and right front bumper were damaged, consistent with a turning impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the turning motorist hit her.
9
Motorcyclist and Cyclist Collide at 5th and 4th▸Aug 9 - At 5th Avenue and 4th Street, a motorcyclist and a woman on a bike collided during her left turn. Both were hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and turning improperly. Night on 5th. Flashing lights. Pain and bent metal.
A driver on a motorcycle and a 27-year-old woman on a bike collided at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. Both were injured. The man had an arm abrasion. The woman reported arm pain. “According to the police report, the crash listed ‘Failure to Yield Right-of-Way’ and ‘Turning Improperly.’” Records show the cyclist was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded these errors in the crash. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
6
SUV and Sedan Collide on 5th Avenue▸Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
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Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
24
Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
16
SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
16
Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 14 - A driver turned right and hit a 58-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She had the walk signal. Police recorded facial bruising and cited failure to yield and improper turning by the driver.
A southbound sedan driver made a right turn from Flatbush Avenue onto 5th Avenue and struck a 58-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan's right front quarter panel and right front bumper were damaged, consistent with a turning impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the turning motorist hit her.
9
Motorcyclist and Cyclist Collide at 5th and 4th▸Aug 9 - At 5th Avenue and 4th Street, a motorcyclist and a woman on a bike collided during her left turn. Both were hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and turning improperly. Night on 5th. Flashing lights. Pain and bent metal.
A driver on a motorcycle and a 27-year-old woman on a bike collided at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. Both were injured. The man had an arm abrasion. The woman reported arm pain. “According to the police report, the crash listed ‘Failure to Yield Right-of-Way’ and ‘Turning Improperly.’” Records show the cyclist was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded these errors in the crash. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
6
SUV and Sedan Collide on 5th Avenue▸Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
25
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
24
Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 9 - At 5th Avenue and 4th Street, a motorcyclist and a woman on a bike collided during her left turn. Both were hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and turning improperly. Night on 5th. Flashing lights. Pain and bent metal.
A driver on a motorcycle and a 27-year-old woman on a bike collided at 5th Avenue and 4th Street in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. Both were injured. The man had an arm abrasion. The woman reported arm pain. “According to the police report, the crash listed ‘Failure to Yield Right-of-Way’ and ‘Turning Improperly.’” Records show the cyclist was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded these errors in the crash. No other contributing factors appear in the data.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 5th Avenue▸Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
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Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
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Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
16
SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 6 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at 5th Ave and Garfield Pl. Two women were injured: the SUV driver with a head injury and a front passenger with a leg injury. Metal buckled. Sirens answered.
Two vehicles collided at 5th Avenue and Garfield Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 27-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. A 29-year-old woman, the front passenger, sustained a knee/lower-leg/foot injury. Both drivers were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list any driver errors. The sedan’s left-front bumper is listed as the point of impact; the SUV shows a center-front impact and right-front-bumper damage. Two occupants were injured and reported as treated at the scene.
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Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on Fourth Avenue▸Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
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Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
16
SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
16
Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 25 - A sedan turned wrong on Fourth Avenue. The car struck a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist suffered injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous. Pain lingered.
A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound cyclist at Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was riding straight. No other contributing factors were listed. The driver’s error—improper turning—put the cyclist in harm’s way.
24
Dump Truck Turns, Sedan Backs, Driver Hurt▸Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
16
SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
16
Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 24 - A dump truck turned left on 4th Ave. A sedan backed up. Metal struck metal. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors.
A dump truck making a left turn collided with a sedan backing up on 4th Avenue at 7th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 65-year-old woman, was injured and suffered a back injury. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver errors but does not mention helmet or signal use.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
22
Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on 7th Ave▸Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
16
SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 22 - The driver of a sedan rear-ended a 27-year-old bicyclist on southbound 7th Avenue. The rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Following Too Closely.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 7th Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist going the same direction. The 27-year-old rider suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely.' Police list the bicycle's point of impact as center back end and note no damage recorded to the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report records the bicyclist as injured with a contusion. The police cited driver errors in the collision.
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Pick-up Driver Rear-Ends Moped Rider▸Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
16
SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
16
Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 22 - A pick-up driver rear-ended a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old moped rider suffered wounds to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the driver.
A pick-up truck hit a stopped moped on Flatbush Ave. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured — wounds to his knee, lower leg and foot — and was reported in shock. "According to the police report," both vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver as a contributing factor. The moped took center back-end damage; the pick-up took center front-end damage. The crash involved one occupant on the moped and two in the truck. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
16
SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Hits E-Bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn▸Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
16
Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 16 - An SUV struck an e-bike on Dean Street. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end hit the e-bike's right front quarter panel. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent dangers faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users.
16
Sedan Strikes Child and Adult at 8th Avenue Intersection▸Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 16 - A sedan hit a child and an adult crossing with the signal on 8th Avenue. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Impact was at the center front. The street did not protect them.
A sedan making a left turn on 8th Avenue struck a 3-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman as they crossed with the signal at the intersection with 7th Street. Both pedestrians were injured—one in the head, one in the back—and experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. Systemic danger remains for those on foot.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15