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 12
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 8
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 14
▸ Whiplash 69
▸ Contusion/Bruise 145
▸ Abrasion 119
▸ Pain/Nausea 39
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 79
- 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (LKM6400) – 144 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Cadillac Suburban (KWS1161) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Gr Land Rover Suburban (LNP4539) – 63 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2009 Infiniti Sedan (MJN6892) – 62 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black BMW Sedan (KNN3773) – 50 times • 3 in last 90d here
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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Franklin and Fulton: a morning crash, a long record
Precinct 79: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 25, 2025
Just after 9 AM on Oct 20, 2025, at Franklin Avenue and Fulton Street, a taxi going straight and a man on a bike collided. He was hurt. Source.
This Week
- Oct 20: A taxi and a cyclist crashed at Franklin and Fulton; the cyclist was injured. Source
- Oct 17: An SUV and a cyclist collided at Myrtle and Franklin; the cyclist was injured. Source
A toll counted in names and numbers
Since Jan 1, 2022, on streets in Precinct 79, 13 people have been killed and 2,270 injured, including people walking and biking. Data.
Eight of the dead were people on foot. One was on a bike. Data.
Crashes here total 4,170 in that span. Twenty‑four people suffered serious injuries. Data.
Nights are long on these blocks
Deaths pile up after dark. At 4 AM alone, police recorded three deaths across these years. Two more came at 11 PM. Data.
Bedford Avenue leads the pain with two deaths and 158 injuries. Myrtle Avenue shows two deaths and 33 injuries. Data.
Who bears the hit
People walking are struck most often by drivers in cars and SUVs. In this precinct since 2022, SUVs are tied to four pedestrian deaths; sedans to one. Trucks account for two. Data.
Fix the corners where people fall
Start where the bodies fall: daylight the crosswalks on Bedford and Myrtle. Install leading pedestrian intervals and hardened left turns at Franklin, Bedford, Nostrand, and Myrtle. Add protected bike links through the Franklin–Myrtle–Fulton triangle. Target truck turns where pedestrians have been killed.
Police in Precinct 79 can focus enforcement at late‑night hours and at known hot spots. Prioritize failure‑to‑yield and red‑light runs. The record shows where and when to look. Data.
Stop the worst repeat offenders
A small group of drivers does outsized harm citywide. One analysis found that 1.5% of motorists account for 21% of pedestrian deaths, and vehicles with 16 camera tickets in a year are twice as likely to kill or seriously injure; 30+ tickets multiplies the risk fifty‑fold. Source.
The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would force repeat offenders to install intelligent speed limiters after 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year. Ask Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman, State Senator Jabari Brisport, and Council Member Chi A. Ossé where they stand. What gives?
Slow the default, save a life
New York City has the power to lower more speed limits under Sammy’s Law. A 20 MPH default on local streets would give people a fighting chance. The city can act. So can you. Details and contacts here.
One corner. One morning. Then another corner, another night. This will not stop by itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ When do deadly crashes cluster?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-25
- The 1.5 percent of drivers who cause 21 percent of pedestrian deaths, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-20
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman
District 56
Council Member Chi A. Ossé
District 36
State Senator Jabari Brisport
District 25
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 79 Police Precinct 79 sits in Brooklyn, District 36, AD 56, SD 25.
It contains Brooklyn CB3, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 79
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Cyclist Ejected Hitting Parked Tesla's Rear▸Aug 26 - A 35-year-old bicyclist riding east on Willoughby Ave struck the right rear quarter of a parked Tesla at Nostrand. He was ejected and suffered a fractured lower arm. Police cite improper passing or lane usage.
A 35-year-old male bicyclist riding east on Willoughby Avenue collided with a parked east-facing Tesla at Nostrand Avenue. The bike struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a fracture. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police listed Improper Passing/Lane Usage as a factor. The report notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 79th Precinct and involved damage to the bike's center front end and the sedan's right rear quarter panel.
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Left-turn sedan hits cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Aug 19 - The driver of a sedan turning left on Bedford Avenue hit a northbound cyclist at Clifton Place. The 36-year-old rider suffered knee and lower-leg bruising. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
The driver of a 2009 sedan turned left from Bedford Avenue at Clifton Place and hit a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with trauma to the knee, lower leg and foot and complained of a contusion/bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front indicate the points of impact. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Turning sedan hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 18 - Southbound sedan turned left on Myrtle and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She had the signal. She went down, hurt her leg. The car’s left front took the hit. Brooklyn street. Evening light. Another turn gone wrong.
A southbound 2024 Chevrolet sedan turned left from Myrtle Ave at Franklin Ave and struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. She suffered a leg injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn, and the point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors for the driver as Unspecified. This crash centers a left-turn movement into a person with the right of way. The pedestrian’s signal status appears only after the driver’s actions in the sequence of events.
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Trailing Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Throop▸Aug 13 - Two northbound sedans on Throop Ave. The trailing driver struck the lead car’s rear at Myrtle. Both drivers were injured; one reported back pain and nausea. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Following Too Closely.
Two northbound sedans collided on Throop Ave at Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of the trailing sedan struck the lead sedan’s center back end. Both drivers were injured. A 24-year-old driver reported back pain and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded, Following Too Closely" were cited as contributing factors. Damage patterns show center front-end damage on the striking vehicle and center back-end damage on the struck vehicle, consistent with a rear-end impact. The listed driver errors are Following Too Closely and Traffic Control Disregarded.
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SUV driver rear-ends sedan on Throop▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV driver rear-ended a slowing sedan on Throop Avenue at Myrtle. A 67-year-old front passenger suffered chest injury and whiplash. Police listed "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a slowing sedan at Throop Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan's center rear. A 67-year-old front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, reporting chest injury and whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police noted the SUV was going straight ahead as the sedan slowed. The sedan showed center back-end damage and the SUV showed center front-end damage. The report lists no additional contributing factors.
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Sedan Hits Man Crossing Marcy Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan hit a 30-year-old man crossing Marcy Avenue at Monroe Street. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion after contact with the vehicle’s center front end.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Marcy Avenue struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing at Monroe Street. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for a back contusion after the vehicle’s center front end made contact. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report records the point of impact as the center front end and lists the pedestrian injury as a contusion to the back. No other injured parties are recorded in the report. The account is drawn from the official crash data submitted by police.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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Dump Truck Driver Hits Woman Crossing▸Aug 5 - The driver of a dump truck failed to yield and hit a 20-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue. She suffered a head injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a dump truck failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn and struck a 20-year-old woman. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The woman was crossing with the signal at Nostrand Avenue and Flushing Avenue when the truck made the turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The truck had one occupant; no injuries to the driver are reported. Impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, per the report.
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Right-Turn Collision on Myrtle at Nostrand▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound drivers turned right on Myrtle at Nostrand and collided. A 69-year-old driver bruised his back. Police recorded following too closely and improper lane use. Brooklyn night. Metal and bodies met hard.
Two eastbound drivers turned right and collided on Myrtle Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:33 p.m. One drove a convertible. The other drove a garbage truck. The 69-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Police recorded those as driver errors that led to the crash. The report notes impact to the convertible's left front bumper and the truck's right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No additional contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 26 - A 35-year-old bicyclist riding east on Willoughby Ave struck the right rear quarter of a parked Tesla at Nostrand. He was ejected and suffered a fractured lower arm. Police cite improper passing or lane usage.
A 35-year-old male bicyclist riding east on Willoughby Avenue collided with a parked east-facing Tesla at Nostrand Avenue. The bike struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a fracture. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police listed Improper Passing/Lane Usage as a factor. The report notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 79th Precinct and involved damage to the bike's center front end and the sedan's right rear quarter panel.
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Left-turn sedan hits cyclist on Bedford Ave▸Aug 19 - The driver of a sedan turning left on Bedford Avenue hit a northbound cyclist at Clifton Place. The 36-year-old rider suffered knee and lower-leg bruising. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
The driver of a 2009 sedan turned left from Bedford Avenue at Clifton Place and hit a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with trauma to the knee, lower leg and foot and complained of a contusion/bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front indicate the points of impact. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Turning sedan hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 18 - Southbound sedan turned left on Myrtle and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She had the signal. She went down, hurt her leg. The car’s left front took the hit. Brooklyn street. Evening light. Another turn gone wrong.
A southbound 2024 Chevrolet sedan turned left from Myrtle Ave at Franklin Ave and struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. She suffered a leg injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn, and the point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors for the driver as Unspecified. This crash centers a left-turn movement into a person with the right of way. The pedestrian’s signal status appears only after the driver’s actions in the sequence of events.
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Trailing Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Throop▸Aug 13 - Two northbound sedans on Throop Ave. The trailing driver struck the lead car’s rear at Myrtle. Both drivers were injured; one reported back pain and nausea. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Following Too Closely.
Two northbound sedans collided on Throop Ave at Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of the trailing sedan struck the lead sedan’s center back end. Both drivers were injured. A 24-year-old driver reported back pain and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded, Following Too Closely" were cited as contributing factors. Damage patterns show center front-end damage on the striking vehicle and center back-end damage on the struck vehicle, consistent with a rear-end impact. The listed driver errors are Following Too Closely and Traffic Control Disregarded.
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SUV driver rear-ends sedan on Throop▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV driver rear-ended a slowing sedan on Throop Avenue at Myrtle. A 67-year-old front passenger suffered chest injury and whiplash. Police listed "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a slowing sedan at Throop Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan's center rear. A 67-year-old front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, reporting chest injury and whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police noted the SUV was going straight ahead as the sedan slowed. The sedan showed center back-end damage and the SUV showed center front-end damage. The report lists no additional contributing factors.
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Sedan Hits Man Crossing Marcy Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan hit a 30-year-old man crossing Marcy Avenue at Monroe Street. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion after contact with the vehicle’s center front end.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Marcy Avenue struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing at Monroe Street. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for a back contusion after the vehicle’s center front end made contact. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report records the point of impact as the center front end and lists the pedestrian injury as a contusion to the back. No other injured parties are recorded in the report. The account is drawn from the official crash data submitted by police.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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Dump Truck Driver Hits Woman Crossing▸Aug 5 - The driver of a dump truck failed to yield and hit a 20-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue. She suffered a head injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a dump truck failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn and struck a 20-year-old woman. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The woman was crossing with the signal at Nostrand Avenue and Flushing Avenue when the truck made the turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The truck had one occupant; no injuries to the driver are reported. Impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, per the report.
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Right-Turn Collision on Myrtle at Nostrand▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound drivers turned right on Myrtle at Nostrand and collided. A 69-year-old driver bruised his back. Police recorded following too closely and improper lane use. Brooklyn night. Metal and bodies met hard.
Two eastbound drivers turned right and collided on Myrtle Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:33 p.m. One drove a convertible. The other drove a garbage truck. The 69-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Police recorded those as driver errors that led to the crash. The report notes impact to the convertible's left front bumper and the truck's right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No additional contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 19 - The driver of a sedan turning left on Bedford Avenue hit a northbound cyclist at Clifton Place. The 36-year-old rider suffered knee and lower-leg bruising. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
The driver of a 2009 sedan turned left from Bedford Avenue at Clifton Place and hit a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with trauma to the knee, lower leg and foot and complained of a contusion/bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front indicate the points of impact. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Turning sedan hits woman in crosswalk▸Aug 18 - Southbound sedan turned left on Myrtle and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She had the signal. She went down, hurt her leg. The car’s left front took the hit. Brooklyn street. Evening light. Another turn gone wrong.
A southbound 2024 Chevrolet sedan turned left from Myrtle Ave at Franklin Ave and struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. She suffered a leg injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn, and the point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors for the driver as Unspecified. This crash centers a left-turn movement into a person with the right of way. The pedestrian’s signal status appears only after the driver’s actions in the sequence of events.
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Trailing Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Throop▸Aug 13 - Two northbound sedans on Throop Ave. The trailing driver struck the lead car’s rear at Myrtle. Both drivers were injured; one reported back pain and nausea. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Following Too Closely.
Two northbound sedans collided on Throop Ave at Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of the trailing sedan struck the lead sedan’s center back end. Both drivers were injured. A 24-year-old driver reported back pain and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded, Following Too Closely" were cited as contributing factors. Damage patterns show center front-end damage on the striking vehicle and center back-end damage on the struck vehicle, consistent with a rear-end impact. The listed driver errors are Following Too Closely and Traffic Control Disregarded.
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SUV driver rear-ends sedan on Throop▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV driver rear-ended a slowing sedan on Throop Avenue at Myrtle. A 67-year-old front passenger suffered chest injury and whiplash. Police listed "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a slowing sedan at Throop Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan's center rear. A 67-year-old front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, reporting chest injury and whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police noted the SUV was going straight ahead as the sedan slowed. The sedan showed center back-end damage and the SUV showed center front-end damage. The report lists no additional contributing factors.
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Sedan Hits Man Crossing Marcy Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan hit a 30-year-old man crossing Marcy Avenue at Monroe Street. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion after contact with the vehicle’s center front end.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Marcy Avenue struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing at Monroe Street. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for a back contusion after the vehicle’s center front end made contact. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report records the point of impact as the center front end and lists the pedestrian injury as a contusion to the back. No other injured parties are recorded in the report. The account is drawn from the official crash data submitted by police.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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Dump Truck Driver Hits Woman Crossing▸Aug 5 - The driver of a dump truck failed to yield and hit a 20-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue. She suffered a head injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a dump truck failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn and struck a 20-year-old woman. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The woman was crossing with the signal at Nostrand Avenue and Flushing Avenue when the truck made the turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The truck had one occupant; no injuries to the driver are reported. Impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, per the report.
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Right-Turn Collision on Myrtle at Nostrand▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound drivers turned right on Myrtle at Nostrand and collided. A 69-year-old driver bruised his back. Police recorded following too closely and improper lane use. Brooklyn night. Metal and bodies met hard.
Two eastbound drivers turned right and collided on Myrtle Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:33 p.m. One drove a convertible. The other drove a garbage truck. The 69-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Police recorded those as driver errors that led to the crash. The report notes impact to the convertible's left front bumper and the truck's right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No additional contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 18 - Southbound sedan turned left on Myrtle and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She had the signal. She went down, hurt her leg. The car’s left front took the hit. Brooklyn street. Evening light. Another turn gone wrong.
A southbound 2024 Chevrolet sedan turned left from Myrtle Ave at Franklin Ave and struck a 40-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. She suffered a leg injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn, and the point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors for the driver as Unspecified. This crash centers a left-turn movement into a person with the right of way. The pedestrian’s signal status appears only after the driver’s actions in the sequence of events.
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Trailing Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Throop▸Aug 13 - Two northbound sedans on Throop Ave. The trailing driver struck the lead car’s rear at Myrtle. Both drivers were injured; one reported back pain and nausea. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Following Too Closely.
Two northbound sedans collided on Throop Ave at Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of the trailing sedan struck the lead sedan’s center back end. Both drivers were injured. A 24-year-old driver reported back pain and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded, Following Too Closely" were cited as contributing factors. Damage patterns show center front-end damage on the striking vehicle and center back-end damage on the struck vehicle, consistent with a rear-end impact. The listed driver errors are Following Too Closely and Traffic Control Disregarded.
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SUV driver rear-ends sedan on Throop▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV driver rear-ended a slowing sedan on Throop Avenue at Myrtle. A 67-year-old front passenger suffered chest injury and whiplash. Police listed "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a slowing sedan at Throop Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan's center rear. A 67-year-old front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, reporting chest injury and whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police noted the SUV was going straight ahead as the sedan slowed. The sedan showed center back-end damage and the SUV showed center front-end damage. The report lists no additional contributing factors.
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Sedan Hits Man Crossing Marcy Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan hit a 30-year-old man crossing Marcy Avenue at Monroe Street. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion after contact with the vehicle’s center front end.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Marcy Avenue struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing at Monroe Street. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for a back contusion after the vehicle’s center front end made contact. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report records the point of impact as the center front end and lists the pedestrian injury as a contusion to the back. No other injured parties are recorded in the report. The account is drawn from the official crash data submitted by police.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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Dump Truck Driver Hits Woman Crossing▸Aug 5 - The driver of a dump truck failed to yield and hit a 20-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue. She suffered a head injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a dump truck failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn and struck a 20-year-old woman. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The woman was crossing with the signal at Nostrand Avenue and Flushing Avenue when the truck made the turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The truck had one occupant; no injuries to the driver are reported. Impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, per the report.
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Right-Turn Collision on Myrtle at Nostrand▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound drivers turned right on Myrtle at Nostrand and collided. A 69-year-old driver bruised his back. Police recorded following too closely and improper lane use. Brooklyn night. Metal and bodies met hard.
Two eastbound drivers turned right and collided on Myrtle Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:33 p.m. One drove a convertible. The other drove a garbage truck. The 69-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Police recorded those as driver errors that led to the crash. The report notes impact to the convertible's left front bumper and the truck's right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No additional contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 13 - Two northbound sedans on Throop Ave. The trailing driver struck the lead car’s rear at Myrtle. Both drivers were injured; one reported back pain and nausea. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Following Too Closely.
Two northbound sedans collided on Throop Ave at Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of the trailing sedan struck the lead sedan’s center back end. Both drivers were injured. A 24-year-old driver reported back pain and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded, Following Too Closely" were cited as contributing factors. Damage patterns show center front-end damage on the striking vehicle and center back-end damage on the struck vehicle, consistent with a rear-end impact. The listed driver errors are Following Too Closely and Traffic Control Disregarded.
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SUV driver rear-ends sedan on Throop▸Aug 12 - A northbound SUV driver rear-ended a slowing sedan on Throop Avenue at Myrtle. A 67-year-old front passenger suffered chest injury and whiplash. Police listed "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a slowing sedan at Throop Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan's center rear. A 67-year-old front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, reporting chest injury and whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police noted the SUV was going straight ahead as the sedan slowed. The sedan showed center back-end damage and the SUV showed center front-end damage. The report lists no additional contributing factors.
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Sedan Hits Man Crossing Marcy Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan hit a 30-year-old man crossing Marcy Avenue at Monroe Street. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion after contact with the vehicle’s center front end.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Marcy Avenue struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing at Monroe Street. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for a back contusion after the vehicle’s center front end made contact. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report records the point of impact as the center front end and lists the pedestrian injury as a contusion to the back. No other injured parties are recorded in the report. The account is drawn from the official crash data submitted by police.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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Dump Truck Driver Hits Woman Crossing▸Aug 5 - The driver of a dump truck failed to yield and hit a 20-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue. She suffered a head injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a dump truck failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn and struck a 20-year-old woman. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The woman was crossing with the signal at Nostrand Avenue and Flushing Avenue when the truck made the turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The truck had one occupant; no injuries to the driver are reported. Impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, per the report.
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Right-Turn Collision on Myrtle at Nostrand▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound drivers turned right on Myrtle at Nostrand and collided. A 69-year-old driver bruised his back. Police recorded following too closely and improper lane use. Brooklyn night. Metal and bodies met hard.
Two eastbound drivers turned right and collided on Myrtle Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:33 p.m. One drove a convertible. The other drove a garbage truck. The 69-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Police recorded those as driver errors that led to the crash. The report notes impact to the convertible's left front bumper and the truck's right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No additional contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 12 - A northbound SUV driver rear-ended a slowing sedan on Throop Avenue at Myrtle. A 67-year-old front passenger suffered chest injury and whiplash. Police listed "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a slowing sedan at Throop Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan's center rear. A 67-year-old front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, reporting chest injury and whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police noted the SUV was going straight ahead as the sedan slowed. The sedan showed center back-end damage and the SUV showed center front-end damage. The report lists no additional contributing factors.
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Sedan Hits Man Crossing Marcy Ave▸Aug 9 - A sedan hit a 30-year-old man crossing Marcy Avenue at Monroe Street. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion after contact with the vehicle’s center front end.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Marcy Avenue struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing at Monroe Street. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for a back contusion after the vehicle’s center front end made contact. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report records the point of impact as the center front end and lists the pedestrian injury as a contusion to the back. No other injured parties are recorded in the report. The account is drawn from the official crash data submitted by police.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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Dump Truck Driver Hits Woman Crossing▸Aug 5 - The driver of a dump truck failed to yield and hit a 20-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue. She suffered a head injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a dump truck failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn and struck a 20-year-old woman. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The woman was crossing with the signal at Nostrand Avenue and Flushing Avenue when the truck made the turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The truck had one occupant; no injuries to the driver are reported. Impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, per the report.
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Right-Turn Collision on Myrtle at Nostrand▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound drivers turned right on Myrtle at Nostrand and collided. A 69-year-old driver bruised his back. Police recorded following too closely and improper lane use. Brooklyn night. Metal and bodies met hard.
Two eastbound drivers turned right and collided on Myrtle Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:33 p.m. One drove a convertible. The other drove a garbage truck. The 69-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Police recorded those as driver errors that led to the crash. The report notes impact to the convertible's left front bumper and the truck's right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No additional contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 9 - A sedan hit a 30-year-old man crossing Marcy Avenue at Monroe Street. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion after contact with the vehicle’s center front end.
The driver of a sedan traveling north on Marcy Avenue struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing at Monroe Street. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for a back contusion after the vehicle’s center front end made contact. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report records the point of impact as the center front end and lists the pedestrian injury as a contusion to the back. No other injured parties are recorded in the report. The account is drawn from the official crash data submitted by police.
5
SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
5
Dump Truck Driver Hits Woman Crossing▸Aug 5 - The driver of a dump truck failed to yield and hit a 20-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue. She suffered a head injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a dump truck failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn and struck a 20-year-old woman. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The woman was crossing with the signal at Nostrand Avenue and Flushing Avenue when the truck made the turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The truck had one occupant; no injuries to the driver are reported. Impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, per the report.
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Right-Turn Collision on Myrtle at Nostrand▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound drivers turned right on Myrtle at Nostrand and collided. A 69-year-old driver bruised his back. Police recorded following too closely and improper lane use. Brooklyn night. Metal and bodies met hard.
Two eastbound drivers turned right and collided on Myrtle Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:33 p.m. One drove a convertible. The other drove a garbage truck. The 69-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Police recorded those as driver errors that led to the crash. The report notes impact to the convertible's left front bumper and the truck's right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No additional contributing factors were listed.
4
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
3
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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Dump Truck Driver Hits Woman Crossing▸Aug 5 - The driver of a dump truck failed to yield and hit a 20-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue. She suffered a head injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a dump truck failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn and struck a 20-year-old woman. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The woman was crossing with the signal at Nostrand Avenue and Flushing Avenue when the truck made the turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The truck had one occupant; no injuries to the driver are reported. Impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, per the report.
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Right-Turn Collision on Myrtle at Nostrand▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound drivers turned right on Myrtle at Nostrand and collided. A 69-year-old driver bruised his back. Police recorded following too closely and improper lane use. Brooklyn night. Metal and bodies met hard.
Two eastbound drivers turned right and collided on Myrtle Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:33 p.m. One drove a convertible. The other drove a garbage truck. The 69-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Police recorded those as driver errors that led to the crash. The report notes impact to the convertible's left front bumper and the truck's right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No additional contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 5 - The driver of a dump truck failed to yield and hit a 20-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue. She suffered a head injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a dump truck failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn and struck a 20-year-old woman. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The woman was crossing with the signal at Nostrand Avenue and Flushing Avenue when the truck made the turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The truck had one occupant; no injuries to the driver are reported. Impact was to the center front end of the vehicle, per the report.
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Right-Turn Collision on Myrtle at Nostrand▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound drivers turned right on Myrtle at Nostrand and collided. A 69-year-old driver bruised his back. Police recorded following too closely and improper lane use. Brooklyn night. Metal and bodies met hard.
Two eastbound drivers turned right and collided on Myrtle Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:33 p.m. One drove a convertible. The other drove a garbage truck. The 69-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Police recorded those as driver errors that led to the crash. The report notes impact to the convertible's left front bumper and the truck's right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No additional contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 4 - Two eastbound drivers turned right on Myrtle at Nostrand and collided. A 69-year-old driver bruised his back. Police recorded following too closely and improper lane use. Brooklyn night. Metal and bodies met hard.
Two eastbound drivers turned right and collided on Myrtle Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:33 p.m. One drove a convertible. The other drove a garbage truck. The 69-year-old driver suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Police recorded those as driver errors that led to the crash. The report notes impact to the convertible's left front bumper and the truck's right-side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No additional contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Bedford Ave▸Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 4 - A driver in a Tesla hit a 52-year-old man crossing Bedford Ave near 1167. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The man suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. He stayed conscious.
A driver in a Tesla traveling north on Bedford Ave hit a 52-year-old man who was crossing near 1167 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at about 12:47 a.m. The driver hit the man with the front end of the car. The man sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash happened away from an intersection while the pedestrian was crossing midblock. The driver was going straight before impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the data.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 3 - A man crossed Broadway. A driver hit him. The driver sped off. The man died on the street. Police hunt for the vehicle, possibly a garbage truck. The city’s roads claim another life.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports a 47-year-old pedestrian was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam St. in Brooklyn. The driver, possibly operating a garbage truck, left the scene. Police said, "A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian... then left the scene." The victim died before help arrived. The driver’s failure to remain highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the persistent issue of hit-and-runs in New York City.
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
25
Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
2
SUV Driver Rear-Ends Moped on Herkimer in Brooklyn▸Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
31
Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Aug 2 - The driver of an SUV hit a moped’s rear on Herkimer at Nostrand. The 27-year-old rider was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
A driver in an SUV rear-ended a moped on Herkimer Street at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider, 27, was injured. He reported bruising to his whole body and went into shock. No other injuries were recorded. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s front and the moped’s rear. Police listed no other contributing factors.
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Driver Runs Signal, Hits Cyclist on Throop▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan blew a signal on Throop near Myrtle and hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike. She went down. Neck pain. Bruises. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use.
A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Throop Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 28-year-old woman on the bike, with neck trauma and bruising; she was partially ejected. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and made improper lane usage. The report lists Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. No other injuries were listed for vehicle occupants. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene, per the report.
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Two SUVs Collide at Fulton and Nostrand▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
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Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided at Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.'
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 50-year-old woman driver suffered neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Police also recorded injuries to another driver and a passenger, described as unspecified. Both vehicles were SUVs traveling straight ahead before impact. Points of impact were the center front end of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Left-turning driver hits woman in crosswalk▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
25
Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Marcy and Dekalb and hit a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered an eye injury and abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 28-year-old woman was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old woman in a sedan, was making a left turn. "According to the police report," the woman was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her, with impact to the sedan’s center front end. She suffered an eye injury and an abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Police also recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was licensed and driving a Pennsylvania-registered vehicle. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. in the 79th Precinct. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Cyclist on Gates Avenue▸Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
25
Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Jul 29 - Eastbound sedan driver hit the back of a cyclist on Gates near Classon. She was ejected. Head wound. Minor bleeding. The driver was unhurt.
A driver in a 2020 BMW sedan and a woman on a bike were traveling east on Gates Avenue near Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit the back of the bike with the car's right front quarter. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver, 33, was unhurt. According to the police report, “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” was listed as a contributing factor. The report listed no driver error. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. No other factors were recorded.
25
Concrete Mixer Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb▸Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Jul 25 - The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving.
The driver of a concrete mixer hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike on Dekalb Ave at Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured the cyclist with a head contusion. According to the police report, "Fatigued/Drowsy" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded fatigued/drowsy driving by the truck driver. Police also listed fatigued/drowsy for the e-bike rider. Both were traveling west on Dekalb and going straight before the collision. A heavy mixer and a teenager on a bike shared the same Brooklyn street.
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
-
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
- Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25
24
Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign▸Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
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Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-24
Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.
CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.
- Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24