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 5
▸ Crush Injuries 6
▸ Severe Bleeding 2
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 52
▸ Contusion/Bruise 89
▸ Abrasion 61
▸ Pain/Nausea 28
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 81: Four dead, hundreds hurt. Same streets, same story.
Precinct 81: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another driver. Same ending.
- A 47-year-old man died before dawn at Broadway and Suydam. Police said the car dragged him more than 50 feet. The driver kept going. “Police were looking… for the driver,” and it was not clear who had the light. “A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian… then left the scene,” police said. The city data lists the death at 3:43 a.m. at Broadway and Suydam. CrashID 4832241.
- A woman, 32, died on Marcus Garvey Blvd near Van Buren just before midnight. Three vehicles were involved, two parked. The third was a 2024 Jeep going straight. City data marks her cause as crush injuries. CrashID 4815727.
- An older man, 63, was killed at Broadway and Myrtle. The SUV went straight. The record shows “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” CrashID 4751938.
The bodies keep coming from the same corridors. The records do not heal. They count.
Night takes the most.
- The worst hours stack up after dark. 11 p.m. shows two deaths. 3 a.m. shows one. 6 a.m. shows one. Injuries spike at 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., and after. The tally marks a long night. Hourly distribution.
- Since 2022, this precinct logged 2,231 crashes, 1,167 injuries, and four deaths. SUVs and cars led the harm to people on foot: three pedestrian deaths tied to SUVs in the local rollup. Period stats.
Broadway bleeds.
- Broadway is a top hot spot, with one death and 175 injuries. Top intersections. Marcus Garvey Blvd holds two deaths.
- Pedestrians pay most: four killed, 247 hurt; cyclists: 124 hurt. The numbers are plain. Mode split.
What police said.
- “A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian… then left the scene,” police said about Broadway and Suydam.
- Detectives said the victim was “dragged more than 50 feet.”
Three corners. One fix.
- Broadway at Suydam. Broadway at Myrtle. Marcus Garvey at Van Buren. These are the repeat scenes. The tool kit is not new: hardened turns, daylighting, and leading pedestrian intervals. Targeted night operations at these corners. The data says when and where. Open Data.
Officials know what works — do they?
- The city can slow the whole grid. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. A 20 mph default would make every crash more survivable. The call is simple. Take action.
- A few drivers do outsized harm. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force repeat speeders to use speed limiters. This targets the worst risks. Take action.
Don’t wait for the next siren.
- Broadway and Suydam. Marcus Garvey and Van Buren. Broadway and Myrtle. The clock runs late. The road takes what we let it take. Open Data.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (includes CrashIDs 4832241, 4815727, 4751938) - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
- Speeding Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-02
Other Representatives
District 55
400 Rockaway Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Room 713, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 36
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-919-0740
250 Broadway, Suite 1743, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7354
District 20
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 81 Police Precinct 81 sits in Brooklyn, District 36, AD 55, SD 20.
It contains Brooklyn CB3, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 81
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Motorcyclist Hurt in Fulton Street Parked-Car Crash▸Sep 13 - A driver in a parked sedan and a motorcyclist collided near 1928 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old rider was injured and partially ejected. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
According to the police report, the crash happened near 1928 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at about 4:05 p.m. and involved a parked sedan and a motorcycle traveling east. The 23-year-old woman riding the motorcycle was injured and partially ejected, with reported leg injuries and a contusion. The impact was to the sedan’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front center. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage by a driver. Other entries list “Other Vehicular” and “Unspecified,” without assigning them to a party. No pedestrians were reported hurt.
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Right-turn driver hits motorcycle on Pulaski▸Sep 12 - A sedan driver turned right on Pulaski at Stuyvesant and hit a motorcycle going straight. The 41-year-old rider and his 10-year-old passenger were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention, following too closely, and turning improperly.
A crash at Pulaski St and Stuyvesant Ave in Brooklyn injured two people on a motorcycle. According to the police report, the driver of a sedan was making a right turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight. The 41-year-old man riding the motorcycle and his 10-year-old passenger were injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely as contributing factors; the data also lists Turning Improperly. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians were reported.
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Van driver injures pedestrian at Malcolm X, Jefferson▸Sep 10 - Driver in a van going south on Malcolm X Boulevard hit a 47-year-old man in the Jefferson Avenue intersection. The man stayed conscious with back and internal injuries. Police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver.
At Malcolm X Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a Ram van traveling south and going straight hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection. The man sustained back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver. The report lists center front-end point of impact and damage to the van. The crash was reported at 6:21 p.m. The driver, 46, was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
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Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider▸Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Unlicensed SUV plows parked cars▸Aug 25 - An unlicensed driver hit parked cars on Patchen and Halsey. Metal screamed. Airbag blew. A woman driver was hurt. Two passengers listed. Alcohol flagged. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, cars stacked and scarred.
An SUV traveling straight on Patchen Avenue at Halsey Street struck multiple parked vehicles. One female driver, 32, suffered an arm contusion. Two male passengers, 31, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” The data also show the striking driver was unlicensed. These are driver errors that endanger everyone on the street. Parked vehicles—a Mercedes SUV, a Ford sedan, and an Audi SUV—show left‑side and rear damage, consistent with a frontal hit by the moving Mercedes SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded as injured in this crash.
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Pickup Turns Left, Hits Crossing Woman▸Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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Motorcyclist Hurt in Fulton Street Parked-Car Crash▸Sep 13 - A driver in a parked sedan and a motorcyclist collided near 1928 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old rider was injured and partially ejected. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
According to the police report, the crash happened near 1928 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at about 4:05 p.m. and involved a parked sedan and a motorcycle traveling east. The 23-year-old woman riding the motorcycle was injured and partially ejected, with reported leg injuries and a contusion. The impact was to the sedan’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front center. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage by a driver. Other entries list “Other Vehicular” and “Unspecified,” without assigning them to a party. No pedestrians were reported hurt.
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Right-turn driver hits motorcycle on Pulaski▸Sep 12 - A sedan driver turned right on Pulaski at Stuyvesant and hit a motorcycle going straight. The 41-year-old rider and his 10-year-old passenger were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention, following too closely, and turning improperly.
A crash at Pulaski St and Stuyvesant Ave in Brooklyn injured two people on a motorcycle. According to the police report, the driver of a sedan was making a right turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight. The 41-year-old man riding the motorcycle and his 10-year-old passenger were injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely as contributing factors; the data also lists Turning Improperly. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians were reported.
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Van driver injures pedestrian at Malcolm X, Jefferson▸Sep 10 - Driver in a van going south on Malcolm X Boulevard hit a 47-year-old man in the Jefferson Avenue intersection. The man stayed conscious with back and internal injuries. Police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver.
At Malcolm X Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a Ram van traveling south and going straight hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection. The man sustained back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver. The report lists center front-end point of impact and damage to the van. The crash was reported at 6:21 p.m. The driver, 46, was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
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Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider▸Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Unlicensed SUV plows parked cars▸Aug 25 - An unlicensed driver hit parked cars on Patchen and Halsey. Metal screamed. Airbag blew. A woman driver was hurt. Two passengers listed. Alcohol flagged. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, cars stacked and scarred.
An SUV traveling straight on Patchen Avenue at Halsey Street struck multiple parked vehicles. One female driver, 32, suffered an arm contusion. Two male passengers, 31, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” The data also show the striking driver was unlicensed. These are driver errors that endanger everyone on the street. Parked vehicles—a Mercedes SUV, a Ford sedan, and an Audi SUV—show left‑side and rear damage, consistent with a frontal hit by the moving Mercedes SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded as injured in this crash.
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Pickup Turns Left, Hits Crossing Woman▸Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Sep 13 - A driver in a parked sedan and a motorcyclist collided near 1928 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old rider was injured and partially ejected. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage.
According to the police report, the crash happened near 1928 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at about 4:05 p.m. and involved a parked sedan and a motorcycle traveling east. The 23-year-old woman riding the motorcycle was injured and partially ejected, with reported leg injuries and a contusion. The impact was to the sedan’s right-side doors and the motorcycle’s front center. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage by a driver. Other entries list “Other Vehicular” and “Unspecified,” without assigning them to a party. No pedestrians were reported hurt.
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Right-turn driver hits motorcycle on Pulaski▸Sep 12 - A sedan driver turned right on Pulaski at Stuyvesant and hit a motorcycle going straight. The 41-year-old rider and his 10-year-old passenger were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention, following too closely, and turning improperly.
A crash at Pulaski St and Stuyvesant Ave in Brooklyn injured two people on a motorcycle. According to the police report, the driver of a sedan was making a right turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight. The 41-year-old man riding the motorcycle and his 10-year-old passenger were injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely as contributing factors; the data also lists Turning Improperly. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians were reported.
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Van driver injures pedestrian at Malcolm X, Jefferson▸Sep 10 - Driver in a van going south on Malcolm X Boulevard hit a 47-year-old man in the Jefferson Avenue intersection. The man stayed conscious with back and internal injuries. Police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver.
At Malcolm X Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a Ram van traveling south and going straight hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection. The man sustained back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver. The report lists center front-end point of impact and damage to the van. The crash was reported at 6:21 p.m. The driver, 46, was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
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Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider▸Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Unlicensed SUV plows parked cars▸Aug 25 - An unlicensed driver hit parked cars on Patchen and Halsey. Metal screamed. Airbag blew. A woman driver was hurt. Two passengers listed. Alcohol flagged. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, cars stacked and scarred.
An SUV traveling straight on Patchen Avenue at Halsey Street struck multiple parked vehicles. One female driver, 32, suffered an arm contusion. Two male passengers, 31, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” The data also show the striking driver was unlicensed. These are driver errors that endanger everyone on the street. Parked vehicles—a Mercedes SUV, a Ford sedan, and an Audi SUV—show left‑side and rear damage, consistent with a frontal hit by the moving Mercedes SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded as injured in this crash.
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Pickup Turns Left, Hits Crossing Woman▸Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Sep 12 - A sedan driver turned right on Pulaski at Stuyvesant and hit a motorcycle going straight. The 41-year-old rider and his 10-year-old passenger were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention, following too closely, and turning improperly.
A crash at Pulaski St and Stuyvesant Ave in Brooklyn injured two people on a motorcycle. According to the police report, the driver of a sedan was making a right turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight. The 41-year-old man riding the motorcycle and his 10-year-old passenger were injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely as contributing factors; the data also lists Turning Improperly. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. No pedestrians were reported.
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Van driver injures pedestrian at Malcolm X, Jefferson▸Sep 10 - Driver in a van going south on Malcolm X Boulevard hit a 47-year-old man in the Jefferson Avenue intersection. The man stayed conscious with back and internal injuries. Police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver.
At Malcolm X Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a Ram van traveling south and going straight hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection. The man sustained back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver. The report lists center front-end point of impact and damage to the van. The crash was reported at 6:21 p.m. The driver, 46, was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
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Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider▸Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Unlicensed SUV plows parked cars▸Aug 25 - An unlicensed driver hit parked cars on Patchen and Halsey. Metal screamed. Airbag blew. A woman driver was hurt. Two passengers listed. Alcohol flagged. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, cars stacked and scarred.
An SUV traveling straight on Patchen Avenue at Halsey Street struck multiple parked vehicles. One female driver, 32, suffered an arm contusion. Two male passengers, 31, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” The data also show the striking driver was unlicensed. These are driver errors that endanger everyone on the street. Parked vehicles—a Mercedes SUV, a Ford sedan, and an Audi SUV—show left‑side and rear damage, consistent with a frontal hit by the moving Mercedes SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded as injured in this crash.
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Pickup Turns Left, Hits Crossing Woman▸Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Sep 10 - Driver in a van going south on Malcolm X Boulevard hit a 47-year-old man in the Jefferson Avenue intersection. The man stayed conscious with back and internal injuries. Police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver.
At Malcolm X Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a Ram van traveling south and going straight hit a 47-year-old man in the intersection. The man sustained back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded view obstructed/limited by the driver. The report lists center front-end point of impact and damage to the van. The crash was reported at 6:21 p.m. The driver, 46, was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
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Left turn at Gates and Ralph injures rider▸Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Unlicensed SUV plows parked cars▸Aug 25 - An unlicensed driver hit parked cars on Patchen and Halsey. Metal screamed. Airbag blew. A woman driver was hurt. Two passengers listed. Alcohol flagged. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, cars stacked and scarred.
An SUV traveling straight on Patchen Avenue at Halsey Street struck multiple parked vehicles. One female driver, 32, suffered an arm contusion. Two male passengers, 31, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” The data also show the striking driver was unlicensed. These are driver errors that endanger everyone on the street. Parked vehicles—a Mercedes SUV, a Ford sedan, and an Audi SUV—show left‑side and rear damage, consistent with a frontal hit by the moving Mercedes SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded as injured in this crash.
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Pickup Turns Left, Hits Crossing Woman▸Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Sep 3 - A left-turn driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist going east on Gates at Ralph in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Honda sedan was making a left turn at Gates Ave and Ralph Ave in Brooklyn when he collided with a 44-year-old man riding a 2024 Ducati motorcycle eastbound. The crash occurred at 7:48 p.m. The sedan traveled west on Gates before the turn; the rider was going straight east. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations. The 25-year-old sedan driver reported arm pain. Police recorded unsafe speed. Both vehicles showed center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no other contributing factors tied to either driver, and both drivers were licensed.
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Unlicensed SUV plows parked cars▸Aug 25 - An unlicensed driver hit parked cars on Patchen and Halsey. Metal screamed. Airbag blew. A woman driver was hurt. Two passengers listed. Alcohol flagged. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, cars stacked and scarred.
An SUV traveling straight on Patchen Avenue at Halsey Street struck multiple parked vehicles. One female driver, 32, suffered an arm contusion. Two male passengers, 31, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” The data also show the striking driver was unlicensed. These are driver errors that endanger everyone on the street. Parked vehicles—a Mercedes SUV, a Ford sedan, and an Audi SUV—show left‑side and rear damage, consistent with a frontal hit by the moving Mercedes SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded as injured in this crash.
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Pickup Turns Left, Hits Crossing Woman▸Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Aug 25 - An unlicensed driver hit parked cars on Patchen and Halsey. Metal screamed. Airbag blew. A woman driver was hurt. Two passengers listed. Alcohol flagged. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, cars stacked and scarred.
An SUV traveling straight on Patchen Avenue at Halsey Street struck multiple parked vehicles. One female driver, 32, suffered an arm contusion. Two male passengers, 31, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” The data also show the striking driver was unlicensed. These are driver errors that endanger everyone on the street. Parked vehicles—a Mercedes SUV, a Ford sedan, and an Audi SUV—show left‑side and rear damage, consistent with a frontal hit by the moving Mercedes SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded as injured in this crash.
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Pickup Turns Left, Hits Crossing Woman▸Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
14
SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
4
SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
18
SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
14
SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
4
SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
2
Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
4
SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
2
Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
29
Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
26
Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
31
Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
29
Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
26
Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
31
Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
29
Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
26
Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
29
Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
26
Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
26
Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.