Blood on the Asphalt: Hold Precinct 78 Accountable Now

Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.

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

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

Feb 28 - A drunk driver blasted through a red light at 72 mph. He struck Katherine Harris, killing her steps from home. The car crashed on. Blood alcohol twice the limit. The street became a crime scene. Lives shattered in seconds.

NY Daily News reported on February 28, 2025, that Erick Trujillo, 29, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. On April 16, 2023, Trujillo drove his Volvo at 72 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a red light at Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street in Brooklyn. He struck pedestrian Katherine Harris, 31, killing her instantly, then rear-ended another car and crashed into an outdoor dining shed. Trujillo's blood alcohol level was .17, more than twice the legal limit. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "This defendant made a disastrous decision when he got behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated." The case highlights the lethal consequences of impaired driving and excessive speed, underscoring systemic risks for pedestrians in New York City.

• Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-28

Feb 25 - A sedan collided head-on with an e-bike on Flatbush Avenue, ejecting the 21-year-old bicyclist. The rider suffered lower arm injuries and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s disregard for traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 19:21 on Flatbush Avenue, a 2017 Honda sedan traveling north struck an e-bike traveling west. The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and also traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, leading to severe injury of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 24 - A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a 27-year-old e-scooter rider in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered a concussion and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred near 300 Flatbush Ave during the sedan’s slowing maneuver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 near 300 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured after being struck by a 2019 sedan traveling south. The sedan driver was licensed but distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as a contributing factor. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the collision happened, impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained a concussion and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was reported on the rider. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The report emphasizes driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

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

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

Feb 17 - A van traveling north collided with the rear of a flatbed truck on Brooklyn’s 6th Avenue. The impact injured a 65-year-old female passenger in the van, causing whole-body trauma and shock. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 9:20 AM on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn, a van traveling north struck the center back end of a flatbed truck also moving north. The collision caused damage to the front of the van and the rear of the truck. A 65-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the van suffered injuries to her entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash, indicating a failure to maintain proper focus on the road. No contributing factors were assigned to the injured passenger. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but the primary error was the van driver's lack of attention leading to a rear-end collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 15 - A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured three male passengers in the sedan, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 21:08 on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, a pick-up truck traveling north rear-ended a sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The truck driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan carried four occupants; three male passengers aged 26, 34, and 51 were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. None of the injured passengers were ejected or wearing safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the truck's front end but not on the sedan. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and tailgating—as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 10 - A 22-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and concussion after a collision involving a limo and a sedan in Brooklyn. The crash, marked by driver inexperience, left the driver in shock with serious injuries but no ejection from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 near 620 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2016 limo and a 2017 sedan, both traveling east. The limo was parked before the crash, and impact occurred at the limo's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The 22-year-old male driver of the sedan, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained a head injury and concussion, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - A 19-year-old bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries after a Mercedes SUV passed too closely on Union Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s improper passing and passenger distraction led to the collision. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 AM on Union Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A Mercedes Benz SUV, occupied by two people, was parked before the crash but then passed the bicyclist improperly, striking the cyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," with an additional factor of "Passenger Distraction." The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. The cyclist was unhelmeted, but no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating the impact was likely from close contact rather than a high-speed collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 5 - A 39-year-old man crossing Prospect Place with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan. The vehicle’s left front bumper impacted the pedestrian, causing a hip and upper leg contusion. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Prospect Place in Brooklyn at 10:31 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck him on the left front bumper, impacting his hip and upper leg. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 30 - A motorscooter driver in Brooklyn suffered injuries after rear-ending a stopped vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions and arm injuries. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:17 PM. The motorscooter, traveling south, struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle. The sole occupant, a 44-year-old female driver wearing a helmet, was ejected from the scooter and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle struck showed no damage and had no occupants. The driver of the motorscooter was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.

• Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26

Jan 19 - SUV turned right on Atlantic Avenue. Driver’s view blocked. Two rear passengers hurt. Both suffered head injuries and shock. One bled. One felt pain and nausea. Driver errors and poor visibility led to crash.

According to the police report, a 2024 Toyota SUV made a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:54 a.m. when the driver’s view was obstructed or limited. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. Two rear-seat passengers, a 27-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, were injured. Both suffered head injuries and shock. The man had minor bleeding; the woman complained of pain and nausea. Neither was ejected or used safety equipment. The SUV’s center front end was damaged in the impact. The report highlights driver mistakes and limited visibility as causes, without blaming the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 18 - A 25-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver followed too closely and was inattentive, causing the violent collision.

According to the police report, at 18:40 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2021 SUV traveling north rear-ended a stopped 2024 moped also heading north. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a head injury, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV had four occupants and struck the moped at its center front end, damaging the vehicle's front. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' directly contributing to the crash. The moped was stopped in traffic when the SUV struck its center back end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and tailgating in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 11 - Two sedans crashed hard on Nevins Street. Both drivers and a front passenger hurt. Police cite traffic control ignored. Metal twisted at front and right side. Night air thick with shock and pain.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:17 on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 19-year-old male driver, a 46-year-old female driver, and a 20-year-old female front passenger. All suffered shock and pain. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause for both vehicles, showing both drivers failed to obey signals or signs. No victim actions contributed. The impact crushed the left front bumper of one sedan and the right side doors of the other, marking the violence of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - A 48-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, with limited view cited. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 5 Ave in Brooklyn struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The collision occurred at 14:24 near Lincoln Pl. The driver was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, which is listed as a contributing factor along with a limited or obstructed view. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report highlights driver error—failure to yield right-of-way and limited visibility—as the primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 5 - Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt. The impact damaged the center front and back ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Grand Army Plaza collided at 13:49. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and one also for 'Outside Car Distraction.' The first vehicle, a 2023 Tesla sedan, was struck in the center back end, while the second, a 2021 Nissan sedan, impacted at the center front end. The 26-year-old male driver of the Tesla, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. Both drivers held valid New Jersey licenses. The collision was caused by driver distraction, with no contributing factors attributed to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.

NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.

• Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01

Dec 31 - A moped driver was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on 3 Ave in Brooklyn. The driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Confusion and pedestrian error contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 3 Ave in Brooklyn involving a 2023 moped and a 2003 sedan. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male with a permit license, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the moped on its left front bumper while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were explicitly noted. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. The injured driver remained conscious after the impact. The report does not attribute fault to the moped driver but highlights confusion as a key factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 28 - SUV made a bad turn. Hit a woman crossing with the signal. She took the blow to her knee and leg. Driver failed to pay attention. Brooklyn street. Blood on the asphalt. System failed her.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn when a 2016 GMC SUV made a right turn and struck her. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No actions by the victim contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19