Precinct 81: Four dead, hundreds hurt. Same streets, same story.

Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.

• BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.

A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.

A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

• 2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 9 - A Jeep turned left on Gates Ave. It struck a moped. The rider, 22, was thrown and hit his head. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield. The street swallowed another body.

A Jeep making a left turn at 835 Gates Ave in Brooklyn struck a moped traveling straight. The 22-year-old moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The Jeep's left front bumper hit the moped, damaging both vehicles. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The moped rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 9 - A masked moped rider struck Zhou Xie, 90, in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The rider fled. Xie died from head trauma. Police search for the driver. The street stayed silent. The city counts another loss.

NY Daily News (2025-07-09) reports Zhou Xie, 90, was killed by a hit-and-run moped rider while crossing E. 14th St. at Avenue U. Xie was in the crosswalk when a blue moped, driven by a masked man, hit him and fled. A witness said, "He hit the guy and he left." Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the rider. The article notes 56 people have died in city traffic so far in 2025. The crash highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the challenge of enforcing safe streets.

• Moped Rider Kills Elderly Pedestrian In Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 5 - A sedan hit a young girl crossing Fulton Street with the signal. She suffered a back injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The child stayed hurt.

A sedan traveling north on Fulton Street at Howard Avenue struck a female pedestrian, age unknown but listed as age 0, as she crossed with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the child suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 19-year-old male, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor for the pedestrian. The crash left the child injured and exposed the ongoing danger for those crossing Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 27 - A sedan and SUV crashed at Sumpter Street and Howard Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, and blood on Brooklyn pavement.

A sedan and an SUV collided at Sumpter Street and Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured, suffering a head injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one man hurt, the street scarred, and the system’s dangers exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 24 - Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.

• Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-24

Jun 20 - A distracted motorcyclist crashed on Fulton Street. He suffered shoulder abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. No other injuries reported.

A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle was injured on Fulton Street at Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered an abrasion to his upper arm and shoulder. No other injuries were reported. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The motorcycle showed no visible damage. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 17 - A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy crossing Lewis Ave at Pulaski St. The car’s front end struck his leg. He bled and went into shock. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

A Ford sedan traveling east on Lewis Ave struck a 14-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the car’s left front bumper hit the boy as he crossed the street. The teen suffered bleeding and a leg injury, and was in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash left the street marked by injury and risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 15 - Two drivers hurt when SUV struck sedan’s rear on wet Lewis Ave. Impact bruised legs, scraped necks. Police cite reaction to another vehicle and slick pavement. Metal and bodies took the blow.

Two men driving north on Lewis Avenue crashed when a BMW SUV hit the back of an Audi sedan. Both drivers were injured—one suffered a neck abrasion, the other a leg contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The collision left both vehicles damaged at their points of impact. Systemic danger rose with speed and wet roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 14 - Two cars met at Bainbridge Street. Metal struck metal. One driver took a hit to the head. Police blamed an improper turn. The street stayed silent. The system failed to protect those inside.

A crash at 335 Bainbridge Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' One driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Another occupant and the second driver were listed with unspecified injuries. The sedan was entering a parked position when the SUV, making a left turn, struck it. The police report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No mention was made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to turn safely, leaving occupants at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.

Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.

• Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 12 - A truck backed unsafely into a sedan on Lewis Avenue. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite backing unsafely and driver distraction. The crash left a child and two others with unspecified injuries. Metal and glass met in the Brooklyn afternoon.

A tractor truck and a sedan collided at Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck was making a left turn and backed unsafely, striking the sedan, which was making a right turn. The crash injured a 24-year-old woman, the sedan’s driver, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. A 4-year-old boy, a 36-year-old man, and an infant were also listed as occupants with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the woman was using a lap belt and harness. The crash underscores the danger when large vehicles move without care and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist’s back wheel on Patchen Avenue. The rider, ejected and hurt in the leg, stayed conscious. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.

A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at the center back end of the bike on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a bike, with both contributing factors listed as 'Unspecified.' The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike. No driver errors were specified in the report. No mention of helmet use or signals appeared in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.

• Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 5 - An SUV turned right on Atlantic Avenue. A moped went straight. The SUV struck the moped. The moped rider suffered a leg injury. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely. The crash left one hurt and others shaken.

A collision occurred at 1545 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a moped. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the SUV made a right turn and struck the moped, which was going straight. The 31-year-old male moped rider was injured, sustaining abrasions and a leg injury. Three other occupants, including a 70-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man, were listed as involved but not seriously hurt. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for both drivers. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention and close following in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 31 - E-bike slammed left side, rider thrown. Twenty-two-year-old man hurt, concussion. Brooklyn street, broad daylight. No helmet. Unlicensed driver. System failed to protect.

A 22-year-old man riding an e-bike was ejected and injured on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike struck the left side doors and the rider suffered a concussion, with injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver as unlicensed. No helmet was used. The contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04