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

May 30 - An e-bike and SUV collided on Atlantic Avenue. The rider, eighteen, was thrown and hurt. Police cite driver distraction and improper lane use. The crash left the cyclist with leg injuries. Metal, speed, and inattention met on Brooklyn pavement.

An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was injured in a crash with an SUV at 1545 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider. The impact struck the left front of the e-bike and the right front of the SUV. No injuries to the SUV occupant were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus and fail to maintain proper lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 28 - A moped and SUV crashed on Broadway near Vernon Avenue. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction. The crash left one hurt and others shaken. Metal met metal. Danger lingered in the street.

A moped and a station wagon/SUV collided on Broadway at Vernon Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The 21-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering pain and trauma to his leg. Two occupants of the SUV, including the 25-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report states, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes listed are driver errors. The impact left one person hurt and exposed the persistent risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.

NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26

May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.

CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.

• Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-25

May 24 - A woman walking outside the intersection was struck and killed by an SUV late at night on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The crash left her with fatal crush injuries. No driver errors were specified in the police report. The street stayed deadly and silent.

A 32-year-old woman was killed while walking on Marcus Garvey Boulevard near Van Buren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection when an SUV struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The crash involved a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east and two parked vehicles. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's death is recorded as 'Apparent Death' with 'Crush Injuries.' No mention of helmet or signaling is included in the report. The data shows the persistent danger for pedestrians on city streets, even late at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 24 - A cyclist struck on Broadway. She suffered a bruised leg. Police cite traffic control ignored and unsafe speed. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

A 31-year-old woman riding a bike was injured on Broadway at Marcus Garvey Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a cyclist and an unspecified vehicle. The cyclist suffered a contusion to her lower leg and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No safety equipment was used by the cyclist. The crash highlights the dangers when traffic controls are ignored and speed is unsafe.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 24 - Two sedans crashed on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. Drivers and a child passenger were hurt. Police cite distraction and cell phone use. Metal twisted. Shock and pain followed. The street stayed silent after the impact.

Two sedans collided at 1090 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers and a child passenger suffered injuries. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained leg injuries. The other, a 24-year-old woman, suffered a head injury. A young child riding as a passenger was also hurt. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors. The report notes that both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The force of the impact left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 22 - Two sedans met in Brooklyn. Metal struck metal. A woman, driving, took the worst of it. Her back and insides hurt. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect. No clear cause named. The danger remains.

Two sedans collided at 1545 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 49-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, suffering back and internal injuries. Other occupants, including a 56-year-old front passenger and additional registrants, were listed but not reported as injured. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The impact left one driver hurt, while the system’s silence on cause leaves the risk unaddressed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 16 - A motorcycle slammed into SUVs on Park Ave. The rider’s leg broke. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Metal and bone twisted in the street.

A 27-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with multiple SUVs near 857 Park Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and several parked and moving SUVs. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.

• Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

May 14 - Two cars crashed at Patchen and Hancock. Three adults hurt. Children shaken. Police cite traffic control ignored. Steel and glass, pain and fear, all in a Brooklyn afternoon.

A sedan and an SUV collided at Patchen Avenue and Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Three adults suffered injuries, including head, neck, and arm trauma. Several children, ages 6 to 8, were passengers; their injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 7 - A speeding unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into a parked vehicle on Dekalb Ave. He broke his arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash.

A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle crashed into a parked vehicle at 918 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. Aggressive driving and road rage were also listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the parked vehicle while changing lanes. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 6 - SUV hit e-bike at Dekalb and Malcolm X. Cyclist thrown, head injured. Police cite driver inattention. Streets left another body broken.

An SUV and an e-bike collided at Dekalb Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The SUV's left front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.

According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.

• Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock, New York Post, Published 2025-04-30

Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.

• Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-23

Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.

Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.

A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.

A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04