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 9
▸ Crush Injuries 6
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 12
▸ Whiplash 67
▸ Contusion/Bruise 123
▸ Abrasion 72
▸ Pain/Nausea 24
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.
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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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Eight Dead, No Excuses: Precinct 88’s Streets Are Killing Us
Precinct 88: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025
The Deaths Keep Coming
In Precinct 88, the numbers do not lie. Eight people are dead. Seventeen more are left with serious injuries. Over a thousand have been hurt since 2022. The toll is steady, merciless. Each number is a name, a family, a life cut short or broken.
Pedestrians and cyclists take the worst of it. In the last twelve months alone, three people died and six suffered life-altering injuries. The dead are not just numbers. A 55-year-old woman, crushed by an SUV on Fulton Street. A 38-year-old man, killed at North Oxford and Flushing. The details are spare, but the loss is total. The street does not forgive.
The Machines That Kill
SUVs and cars do most of the damage. They are the weapon in 146 pedestrian injuries and deaths. Trucks and buses follow, then motorcycles and mopeds. Bikes hurt people too, but the scale is not the same. The pattern is clear. The bigger the vehicle, the deeper the wound.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
The city has tools. Speed cameras, lower limits, new laws. But the pace is slow. The carnage is not. The police have the power to enforce speed, to ticket reckless drivers, to watch the corners where people die. They just need to act.
Every crash is preventable. As one official noted after a double fatality, “There have been at least 98 traffic deaths citywide this year, down from 135 by the same point last year.” The numbers drop, but the dead remain. Another voice, from a family left behind: “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter,” said Ruiz’s sister-in-law.
The Call to Action
This is not fate. This is policy. The police in Precinct 88 can crack down on speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving. Local leaders can lower speed limits, redesign streets, and demand enforcement. Residents can call, write, and show up until the killing stops.
Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Demand action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-12
- Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-12
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
Other Representatives
District 52
341 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
Room 826, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 33
410 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-875-5200
250 Broadway, Suite 1748, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7214
District 25
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 88 Police Precinct 88 sits in Brooklyn, District 33, AD 52, SD 25.
It contains Brooklyn CB2, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Navy Yard.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 88
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Driver injures pedestrian at Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn▸Sep 14 - A driver hit a man at the 141 Carlton Ave intersection. He suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police listed the vehicle as unspecified and recorded no contributing factor.
A driver in an unspecified vehicle hit a pedestrian at the intersection at 141 Carlton Ave in Brooklyn at 4:10 p.m. The man was conscious. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was at an intersection and the involved vehicle was listed as Unspecified." Police did not record a contributing factor for the driver and listed no driver errors. The crash is in the 88th Precinct. Officers did not note turns, signals, or direction of travel. No other people were reported hurt.
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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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Left Turn at Navy and Concord Injures Two▸Sep 13 - A driver making a left turn collided with a southbound driver at Navy and Concord in Brooklyn. Front hit door. Two men hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two sedans crashed at Navy St and Concord St in Brooklyn at 10:22 p.m. One driver was heading east and making a left turn in a 2003 Chevy. Another driver was going straight southbound in a 2019 Dodge. The southbound driver hit the left side of the turning car. Two men were injured: a 36-year-old driver with a back contusion, and a 32-year-old driver with bleeding to the arm. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Right-turning driver hits scooter rider on Flushing▸Sep 1 - A sedan driver turned right at Flushing and Clinton and hit a scooter rider going straight. The rider was ejected, semiconscious, with leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On Flushing Avenue at Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a sedan made a right turn and collided with a man riding a standing scooter who was going straight east. The 55-year-old rider was ejected and left semiconscious with hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The sedan traveled west before turning right; the scooter rider continued straight east. Two occupants in the sedan were listed with unspecified injury status. Both vehicles showed front-end damage in the report.
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BMW Driver Turns Left, Hits Moped Rider▸Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan turned left and hit a westbound moped on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St. The rider was ejected and sustained shoulder and upper‑arm injuries. He was conscious and complained of internal injuries at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW sedan was making a left turn on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St and struck a westbound moped that was going straight. The moped rider, a 35‑year‑old man and sole occupant, was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported internal complaints; he was conscious at the scene. Police recorded both vehicles as licensed and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." The report notes point of impact at the moped’s center front and the BMW’s left‑side doors. No specific driver error such as Failure to Yield is recorded in the data.
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Sedan clips parked moped on Washington Avenue▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan passed too close and clipped a parked moped on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider was hurt. Impact to the car’s right front. A simple move, a hard price.
A Hyundai sedan traveling north struck a parked moped near 379 Washington Ave in Brooklyn. One person on the moped was injured with a lower-leg injury and burn. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing Too Closely.” The data shows driver error led to impact on the sedan’s right-front quarter panel and damage to the moped’s left-front. The report lists “Passing Too Closely” for both involved parties, underscoring the driver’s failure to give space. Safety equipment for the injured rider is listed as “None” but only after the driver’s error is established.
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BQE BMW Driver Fell Asleep Crash▸Aug 16 - A westbound BMW driver on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway fell asleep and crashed. The 36-year-old driver suffered lower-leg injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor.
A westbound 2020 BMW sedan on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway crashed. The sole occupant, a 36-year-old man driving the car, suffered knee and lower-leg trauma with minor bleeding. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep" and an additional factor is listed as "Unspecified." Police recorded the driver error as Falling Asleep. The vehicle's right front quarter took the impact. The driver was not ejected and was reported in shock. No other road users were involved. The record notes one occupant and a licensed New York driver.
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Myrtle▸Aug 13 - A taxi whipped a U-turn on Myrtle. An e-biker, westbound, struck the cab’s back end. The rider went down. Neck pain. Shock. The cab kept its belt; the bike took the blow. Brooklyn asphalt took the rest.
A taxi making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was struck in the rear by a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the taxi was “Making U Turn” and the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impacts to the cab’s center back end and the bike’s center front end. The data lists driver contributing factors as Unspecified, but the U-turn by the taxi stands out. No driver errors are explicitly coded beyond that maneuver. Safety equipment for the bicyclist is listed as None, noted after the driver action.
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SUV right turn hits southbound cyclist▸Aug 12 - On Myrtle at Ashland, an SUV turned right and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down. Leg hurt. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The bike’s front end crumpled. Classic failure to yield on a busy Brooklyn corner.
A northbound Porsche SUV turned right at Myrtle Ave and Ashland Pl and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Other Vehicular” were cited. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bike showed center front damage. Driver actions included making a right turn into a through-moving cyclist. The report lists driver failures first. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as unknown.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Clermont and Lafayette▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan made a left at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the point of impact was the car's left front bumper. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on Fulton▸Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Sep 14 - A driver hit a man at the 141 Carlton Ave intersection. He suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police listed the vehicle as unspecified and recorded no contributing factor.
A driver in an unspecified vehicle hit a pedestrian at the intersection at 141 Carlton Ave in Brooklyn at 4:10 p.m. The man was conscious. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. "According to the police report, the pedestrian was at an intersection and the involved vehicle was listed as Unspecified." Police did not record a contributing factor for the driver and listed no driver errors. The crash is in the 88th Precinct. Officers did not note turns, signals, or direction of travel. No other people were reported hurt.
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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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Left Turn at Navy and Concord Injures Two▸Sep 13 - A driver making a left turn collided with a southbound driver at Navy and Concord in Brooklyn. Front hit door. Two men hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two sedans crashed at Navy St and Concord St in Brooklyn at 10:22 p.m. One driver was heading east and making a left turn in a 2003 Chevy. Another driver was going straight southbound in a 2019 Dodge. The southbound driver hit the left side of the turning car. Two men were injured: a 36-year-old driver with a back contusion, and a 32-year-old driver with bleeding to the arm. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Right-turning driver hits scooter rider on Flushing▸Sep 1 - A sedan driver turned right at Flushing and Clinton and hit a scooter rider going straight. The rider was ejected, semiconscious, with leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On Flushing Avenue at Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a sedan made a right turn and collided with a man riding a standing scooter who was going straight east. The 55-year-old rider was ejected and left semiconscious with hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The sedan traveled west before turning right; the scooter rider continued straight east. Two occupants in the sedan were listed with unspecified injury status. Both vehicles showed front-end damage in the report.
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BMW Driver Turns Left, Hits Moped Rider▸Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan turned left and hit a westbound moped on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St. The rider was ejected and sustained shoulder and upper‑arm injuries. He was conscious and complained of internal injuries at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW sedan was making a left turn on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St and struck a westbound moped that was going straight. The moped rider, a 35‑year‑old man and sole occupant, was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported internal complaints; he was conscious at the scene. Police recorded both vehicles as licensed and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." The report notes point of impact at the moped’s center front and the BMW’s left‑side doors. No specific driver error such as Failure to Yield is recorded in the data.
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Sedan clips parked moped on Washington Avenue▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan passed too close and clipped a parked moped on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider was hurt. Impact to the car’s right front. A simple move, a hard price.
A Hyundai sedan traveling north struck a parked moped near 379 Washington Ave in Brooklyn. One person on the moped was injured with a lower-leg injury and burn. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing Too Closely.” The data shows driver error led to impact on the sedan’s right-front quarter panel and damage to the moped’s left-front. The report lists “Passing Too Closely” for both involved parties, underscoring the driver’s failure to give space. Safety equipment for the injured rider is listed as “None” but only after the driver’s error is established.
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BQE BMW Driver Fell Asleep Crash▸Aug 16 - A westbound BMW driver on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway fell asleep and crashed. The 36-year-old driver suffered lower-leg injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor.
A westbound 2020 BMW sedan on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway crashed. The sole occupant, a 36-year-old man driving the car, suffered knee and lower-leg trauma with minor bleeding. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep" and an additional factor is listed as "Unspecified." Police recorded the driver error as Falling Asleep. The vehicle's right front quarter took the impact. The driver was not ejected and was reported in shock. No other road users were involved. The record notes one occupant and a licensed New York driver.
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Myrtle▸Aug 13 - A taxi whipped a U-turn on Myrtle. An e-biker, westbound, struck the cab’s back end. The rider went down. Neck pain. Shock. The cab kept its belt; the bike took the blow. Brooklyn asphalt took the rest.
A taxi making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was struck in the rear by a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the taxi was “Making U Turn” and the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impacts to the cab’s center back end and the bike’s center front end. The data lists driver contributing factors as Unspecified, but the U-turn by the taxi stands out. No driver errors are explicitly coded beyond that maneuver. Safety equipment for the bicyclist is listed as None, noted after the driver action.
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SUV right turn hits southbound cyclist▸Aug 12 - On Myrtle at Ashland, an SUV turned right and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down. Leg hurt. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The bike’s front end crumpled. Classic failure to yield on a busy Brooklyn corner.
A northbound Porsche SUV turned right at Myrtle Ave and Ashland Pl and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Other Vehicular” were cited. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bike showed center front damage. Driver actions included making a right turn into a through-moving cyclist. The report lists driver failures first. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as unknown.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Clermont and Lafayette▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan made a left at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the point of impact was the car's left front bumper. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on Fulton▸Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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Left Turn at Navy and Concord Injures Two▸Sep 13 - A driver making a left turn collided with a southbound driver at Navy and Concord in Brooklyn. Front hit door. Two men hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two sedans crashed at Navy St and Concord St in Brooklyn at 10:22 p.m. One driver was heading east and making a left turn in a 2003 Chevy. Another driver was going straight southbound in a 2019 Dodge. The southbound driver hit the left side of the turning car. Two men were injured: a 36-year-old driver with a back contusion, and a 32-year-old driver with bleeding to the arm. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Right-turning driver hits scooter rider on Flushing▸Sep 1 - A sedan driver turned right at Flushing and Clinton and hit a scooter rider going straight. The rider was ejected, semiconscious, with leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On Flushing Avenue at Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a sedan made a right turn and collided with a man riding a standing scooter who was going straight east. The 55-year-old rider was ejected and left semiconscious with hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The sedan traveled west before turning right; the scooter rider continued straight east. Two occupants in the sedan were listed with unspecified injury status. Both vehicles showed front-end damage in the report.
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BMW Driver Turns Left, Hits Moped Rider▸Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan turned left and hit a westbound moped on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St. The rider was ejected and sustained shoulder and upper‑arm injuries. He was conscious and complained of internal injuries at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW sedan was making a left turn on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St and struck a westbound moped that was going straight. The moped rider, a 35‑year‑old man and sole occupant, was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported internal complaints; he was conscious at the scene. Police recorded both vehicles as licensed and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." The report notes point of impact at the moped’s center front and the BMW’s left‑side doors. No specific driver error such as Failure to Yield is recorded in the data.
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Sedan clips parked moped on Washington Avenue▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan passed too close and clipped a parked moped on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider was hurt. Impact to the car’s right front. A simple move, a hard price.
A Hyundai sedan traveling north struck a parked moped near 379 Washington Ave in Brooklyn. One person on the moped was injured with a lower-leg injury and burn. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing Too Closely.” The data shows driver error led to impact on the sedan’s right-front quarter panel and damage to the moped’s left-front. The report lists “Passing Too Closely” for both involved parties, underscoring the driver’s failure to give space. Safety equipment for the injured rider is listed as “None” but only after the driver’s error is established.
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BQE BMW Driver Fell Asleep Crash▸Aug 16 - A westbound BMW driver on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway fell asleep and crashed. The 36-year-old driver suffered lower-leg injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor.
A westbound 2020 BMW sedan on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway crashed. The sole occupant, a 36-year-old man driving the car, suffered knee and lower-leg trauma with minor bleeding. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep" and an additional factor is listed as "Unspecified." Police recorded the driver error as Falling Asleep. The vehicle's right front quarter took the impact. The driver was not ejected and was reported in shock. No other road users were involved. The record notes one occupant and a licensed New York driver.
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Myrtle▸Aug 13 - A taxi whipped a U-turn on Myrtle. An e-biker, westbound, struck the cab’s back end. The rider went down. Neck pain. Shock. The cab kept its belt; the bike took the blow. Brooklyn asphalt took the rest.
A taxi making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was struck in the rear by a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the taxi was “Making U Turn” and the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impacts to the cab’s center back end and the bike’s center front end. The data lists driver contributing factors as Unspecified, but the U-turn by the taxi stands out. No driver errors are explicitly coded beyond that maneuver. Safety equipment for the bicyclist is listed as None, noted after the driver action.
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SUV right turn hits southbound cyclist▸Aug 12 - On Myrtle at Ashland, an SUV turned right and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down. Leg hurt. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The bike’s front end crumpled. Classic failure to yield on a busy Brooklyn corner.
A northbound Porsche SUV turned right at Myrtle Ave and Ashland Pl and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Other Vehicular” were cited. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bike showed center front damage. Driver actions included making a right turn into a through-moving cyclist. The report lists driver failures first. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as unknown.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Clermont and Lafayette▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan made a left at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the point of impact was the car's left front bumper. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on Fulton▸Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Sep 13 - A driver making a left turn collided with a southbound driver at Navy and Concord in Brooklyn. Front hit door. Two men hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two sedans crashed at Navy St and Concord St in Brooklyn at 10:22 p.m. One driver was heading east and making a left turn in a 2003 Chevy. Another driver was going straight southbound in a 2019 Dodge. The southbound driver hit the left side of the turning car. Two men were injured: a 36-year-old driver with a back contusion, and a 32-year-old driver with bleeding to the arm. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Right-turning driver hits scooter rider on Flushing▸Sep 1 - A sedan driver turned right at Flushing and Clinton and hit a scooter rider going straight. The rider was ejected, semiconscious, with leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On Flushing Avenue at Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a sedan made a right turn and collided with a man riding a standing scooter who was going straight east. The 55-year-old rider was ejected and left semiconscious with hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The sedan traveled west before turning right; the scooter rider continued straight east. Two occupants in the sedan were listed with unspecified injury status. Both vehicles showed front-end damage in the report.
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BMW Driver Turns Left, Hits Moped Rider▸Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan turned left and hit a westbound moped on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St. The rider was ejected and sustained shoulder and upper‑arm injuries. He was conscious and complained of internal injuries at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW sedan was making a left turn on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St and struck a westbound moped that was going straight. The moped rider, a 35‑year‑old man and sole occupant, was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported internal complaints; he was conscious at the scene. Police recorded both vehicles as licensed and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." The report notes point of impact at the moped’s center front and the BMW’s left‑side doors. No specific driver error such as Failure to Yield is recorded in the data.
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Sedan clips parked moped on Washington Avenue▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan passed too close and clipped a parked moped on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider was hurt. Impact to the car’s right front. A simple move, a hard price.
A Hyundai sedan traveling north struck a parked moped near 379 Washington Ave in Brooklyn. One person on the moped was injured with a lower-leg injury and burn. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing Too Closely.” The data shows driver error led to impact on the sedan’s right-front quarter panel and damage to the moped’s left-front. The report lists “Passing Too Closely” for both involved parties, underscoring the driver’s failure to give space. Safety equipment for the injured rider is listed as “None” but only after the driver’s error is established.
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BQE BMW Driver Fell Asleep Crash▸Aug 16 - A westbound BMW driver on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway fell asleep and crashed. The 36-year-old driver suffered lower-leg injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor.
A westbound 2020 BMW sedan on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway crashed. The sole occupant, a 36-year-old man driving the car, suffered knee and lower-leg trauma with minor bleeding. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep" and an additional factor is listed as "Unspecified." Police recorded the driver error as Falling Asleep. The vehicle's right front quarter took the impact. The driver was not ejected and was reported in shock. No other road users were involved. The record notes one occupant and a licensed New York driver.
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Myrtle▸Aug 13 - A taxi whipped a U-turn on Myrtle. An e-biker, westbound, struck the cab’s back end. The rider went down. Neck pain. Shock. The cab kept its belt; the bike took the blow. Brooklyn asphalt took the rest.
A taxi making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was struck in the rear by a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the taxi was “Making U Turn” and the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impacts to the cab’s center back end and the bike’s center front end. The data lists driver contributing factors as Unspecified, but the U-turn by the taxi stands out. No driver errors are explicitly coded beyond that maneuver. Safety equipment for the bicyclist is listed as None, noted after the driver action.
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SUV right turn hits southbound cyclist▸Aug 12 - On Myrtle at Ashland, an SUV turned right and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down. Leg hurt. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The bike’s front end crumpled. Classic failure to yield on a busy Brooklyn corner.
A northbound Porsche SUV turned right at Myrtle Ave and Ashland Pl and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Other Vehicular” were cited. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bike showed center front damage. Driver actions included making a right turn into a through-moving cyclist. The report lists driver failures first. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as unknown.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Clermont and Lafayette▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan made a left at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the point of impact was the car's left front bumper. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on Fulton▸Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Sep 1 - A sedan driver turned right at Flushing and Clinton and hit a scooter rider going straight. The rider was ejected, semiconscious, with leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On Flushing Avenue at Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a sedan made a right turn and collided with a man riding a standing scooter who was going straight east. The 55-year-old rider was ejected and left semiconscious with hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The sedan traveled west before turning right; the scooter rider continued straight east. Two occupants in the sedan were listed with unspecified injury status. Both vehicles showed front-end damage in the report.
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BMW Driver Turns Left, Hits Moped Rider▸Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan turned left and hit a westbound moped on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St. The rider was ejected and sustained shoulder and upper‑arm injuries. He was conscious and complained of internal injuries at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW sedan was making a left turn on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St and struck a westbound moped that was going straight. The moped rider, a 35‑year‑old man and sole occupant, was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported internal complaints; he was conscious at the scene. Police recorded both vehicles as licensed and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." The report notes point of impact at the moped’s center front and the BMW’s left‑side doors. No specific driver error such as Failure to Yield is recorded in the data.
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Sedan clips parked moped on Washington Avenue▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan passed too close and clipped a parked moped on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider was hurt. Impact to the car’s right front. A simple move, a hard price.
A Hyundai sedan traveling north struck a parked moped near 379 Washington Ave in Brooklyn. One person on the moped was injured with a lower-leg injury and burn. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing Too Closely.” The data shows driver error led to impact on the sedan’s right-front quarter panel and damage to the moped’s left-front. The report lists “Passing Too Closely” for both involved parties, underscoring the driver’s failure to give space. Safety equipment for the injured rider is listed as “None” but only after the driver’s error is established.
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BQE BMW Driver Fell Asleep Crash▸Aug 16 - A westbound BMW driver on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway fell asleep and crashed. The 36-year-old driver suffered lower-leg injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor.
A westbound 2020 BMW sedan on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway crashed. The sole occupant, a 36-year-old man driving the car, suffered knee and lower-leg trauma with minor bleeding. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep" and an additional factor is listed as "Unspecified." Police recorded the driver error as Falling Asleep. The vehicle's right front quarter took the impact. The driver was not ejected and was reported in shock. No other road users were involved. The record notes one occupant and a licensed New York driver.
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Myrtle▸Aug 13 - A taxi whipped a U-turn on Myrtle. An e-biker, westbound, struck the cab’s back end. The rider went down. Neck pain. Shock. The cab kept its belt; the bike took the blow. Brooklyn asphalt took the rest.
A taxi making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was struck in the rear by a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the taxi was “Making U Turn” and the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impacts to the cab’s center back end and the bike’s center front end. The data lists driver contributing factors as Unspecified, but the U-turn by the taxi stands out. No driver errors are explicitly coded beyond that maneuver. Safety equipment for the bicyclist is listed as None, noted after the driver action.
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SUV right turn hits southbound cyclist▸Aug 12 - On Myrtle at Ashland, an SUV turned right and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down. Leg hurt. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The bike’s front end crumpled. Classic failure to yield on a busy Brooklyn corner.
A northbound Porsche SUV turned right at Myrtle Ave and Ashland Pl and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Other Vehicular” were cited. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bike showed center front damage. Driver actions included making a right turn into a through-moving cyclist. The report lists driver failures first. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as unknown.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Clermont and Lafayette▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan made a left at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the point of impact was the car's left front bumper. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on Fulton▸Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Aug 24 - The driver of a BMW sedan turned left and hit a westbound moped on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St. The rider was ejected and sustained shoulder and upper‑arm injuries. He was conscious and complained of internal injuries at the scene.
According to the police report, the driver of a BMW sedan was making a left turn on Flushing Ave at Adelphi St and struck a westbound moped that was going straight. The moped rider, a 35‑year‑old man and sole occupant, was ejected and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported internal complaints; he was conscious at the scene. Police recorded both vehicles as licensed and listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." The report notes point of impact at the moped’s center front and the BMW’s left‑side doors. No specific driver error such as Failure to Yield is recorded in the data.
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Sedan clips parked moped on Washington Avenue▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan passed too close and clipped a parked moped on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider was hurt. Impact to the car’s right front. A simple move, a hard price.
A Hyundai sedan traveling north struck a parked moped near 379 Washington Ave in Brooklyn. One person on the moped was injured with a lower-leg injury and burn. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing Too Closely.” The data shows driver error led to impact on the sedan’s right-front quarter panel and damage to the moped’s left-front. The report lists “Passing Too Closely” for both involved parties, underscoring the driver’s failure to give space. Safety equipment for the injured rider is listed as “None” but only after the driver’s error is established.
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BQE BMW Driver Fell Asleep Crash▸Aug 16 - A westbound BMW driver on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway fell asleep and crashed. The 36-year-old driver suffered lower-leg injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor.
A westbound 2020 BMW sedan on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway crashed. The sole occupant, a 36-year-old man driving the car, suffered knee and lower-leg trauma with minor bleeding. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep" and an additional factor is listed as "Unspecified." Police recorded the driver error as Falling Asleep. The vehicle's right front quarter took the impact. The driver was not ejected and was reported in shock. No other road users were involved. The record notes one occupant and a licensed New York driver.
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Myrtle▸Aug 13 - A taxi whipped a U-turn on Myrtle. An e-biker, westbound, struck the cab’s back end. The rider went down. Neck pain. Shock. The cab kept its belt; the bike took the blow. Brooklyn asphalt took the rest.
A taxi making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was struck in the rear by a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the taxi was “Making U Turn” and the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impacts to the cab’s center back end and the bike’s center front end. The data lists driver contributing factors as Unspecified, but the U-turn by the taxi stands out. No driver errors are explicitly coded beyond that maneuver. Safety equipment for the bicyclist is listed as None, noted after the driver action.
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SUV right turn hits southbound cyclist▸Aug 12 - On Myrtle at Ashland, an SUV turned right and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down. Leg hurt. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The bike’s front end crumpled. Classic failure to yield on a busy Brooklyn corner.
A northbound Porsche SUV turned right at Myrtle Ave and Ashland Pl and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Other Vehicular” were cited. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bike showed center front damage. Driver actions included making a right turn into a through-moving cyclist. The report lists driver failures first. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as unknown.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Clermont and Lafayette▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan made a left at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the point of impact was the car's left front bumper. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on Fulton▸Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Aug 16 - A northbound sedan passed too close and clipped a parked moped on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped rider was hurt. Impact to the car’s right front. A simple move, a hard price.
A Hyundai sedan traveling north struck a parked moped near 379 Washington Ave in Brooklyn. One person on the moped was injured with a lower-leg injury and burn. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing Too Closely.” The data shows driver error led to impact on the sedan’s right-front quarter panel and damage to the moped’s left-front. The report lists “Passing Too Closely” for both involved parties, underscoring the driver’s failure to give space. Safety equipment for the injured rider is listed as “None” but only after the driver’s error is established.
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BQE BMW Driver Fell Asleep Crash▸Aug 16 - A westbound BMW driver on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway fell asleep and crashed. The 36-year-old driver suffered lower-leg injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor.
A westbound 2020 BMW sedan on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway crashed. The sole occupant, a 36-year-old man driving the car, suffered knee and lower-leg trauma with minor bleeding. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep" and an additional factor is listed as "Unspecified." Police recorded the driver error as Falling Asleep. The vehicle's right front quarter took the impact. The driver was not ejected and was reported in shock. No other road users were involved. The record notes one occupant and a licensed New York driver.
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Myrtle▸Aug 13 - A taxi whipped a U-turn on Myrtle. An e-biker, westbound, struck the cab’s back end. The rider went down. Neck pain. Shock. The cab kept its belt; the bike took the blow. Brooklyn asphalt took the rest.
A taxi making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was struck in the rear by a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the taxi was “Making U Turn” and the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impacts to the cab’s center back end and the bike’s center front end. The data lists driver contributing factors as Unspecified, but the U-turn by the taxi stands out. No driver errors are explicitly coded beyond that maneuver. Safety equipment for the bicyclist is listed as None, noted after the driver action.
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SUV right turn hits southbound cyclist▸Aug 12 - On Myrtle at Ashland, an SUV turned right and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down. Leg hurt. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The bike’s front end crumpled. Classic failure to yield on a busy Brooklyn corner.
A northbound Porsche SUV turned right at Myrtle Ave and Ashland Pl and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Other Vehicular” were cited. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bike showed center front damage. Driver actions included making a right turn into a through-moving cyclist. The report lists driver failures first. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as unknown.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Clermont and Lafayette▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan made a left at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the point of impact was the car's left front bumper. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on Fulton▸Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Aug 16 - A westbound BMW driver on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway fell asleep and crashed. The 36-year-old driver suffered lower-leg injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor.
A westbound 2020 BMW sedan on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway crashed. The sole occupant, a 36-year-old man driving the car, suffered knee and lower-leg trauma with minor bleeding. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep" and an additional factor is listed as "Unspecified." Police recorded the driver error as Falling Asleep. The vehicle's right front quarter took the impact. The driver was not ejected and was reported in shock. No other road users were involved. The record notes one occupant and a licensed New York driver.
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Myrtle▸Aug 13 - A taxi whipped a U-turn on Myrtle. An e-biker, westbound, struck the cab’s back end. The rider went down. Neck pain. Shock. The cab kept its belt; the bike took the blow. Brooklyn asphalt took the rest.
A taxi making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was struck in the rear by a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the taxi was “Making U Turn” and the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impacts to the cab’s center back end and the bike’s center front end. The data lists driver contributing factors as Unspecified, but the U-turn by the taxi stands out. No driver errors are explicitly coded beyond that maneuver. Safety equipment for the bicyclist is listed as None, noted after the driver action.
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SUV right turn hits southbound cyclist▸Aug 12 - On Myrtle at Ashland, an SUV turned right and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down. Leg hurt. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The bike’s front end crumpled. Classic failure to yield on a busy Brooklyn corner.
A northbound Porsche SUV turned right at Myrtle Ave and Ashland Pl and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Other Vehicular” were cited. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bike showed center front damage. Driver actions included making a right turn into a through-moving cyclist. The report lists driver failures first. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as unknown.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Clermont and Lafayette▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan made a left at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the point of impact was the car's left front bumper. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on Fulton▸Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Aug 13 - A taxi whipped a U-turn on Myrtle. An e-biker, westbound, struck the cab’s back end. The rider went down. Neck pain. Shock. The cab kept its belt; the bike took the blow. Brooklyn asphalt took the rest.
A taxi making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was struck in the rear by a westbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the taxi was “Making U Turn” and the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” with impacts to the cab’s center back end and the bike’s center front end. The data lists driver contributing factors as Unspecified, but the U-turn by the taxi stands out. No driver errors are explicitly coded beyond that maneuver. Safety equipment for the bicyclist is listed as None, noted after the driver action.
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SUV right turn hits southbound cyclist▸Aug 12 - On Myrtle at Ashland, an SUV turned right and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down. Leg hurt. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The bike’s front end crumpled. Classic failure to yield on a busy Brooklyn corner.
A northbound Porsche SUV turned right at Myrtle Ave and Ashland Pl and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Other Vehicular” were cited. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bike showed center front damage. Driver actions included making a right turn into a through-moving cyclist. The report lists driver failures first. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as unknown.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Clermont and Lafayette▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan made a left at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the point of impact was the car's left front bumper. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on Fulton▸Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Aug 12 - On Myrtle at Ashland, an SUV turned right and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down. Leg hurt. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The bike’s front end crumpled. Classic failure to yield on a busy Brooklyn corner.
A northbound Porsche SUV turned right at Myrtle Ave and Ashland Pl and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Other Vehicular” were cited. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper; the bike showed center front damage. Driver actions included making a right turn into a through-moving cyclist. The report lists driver failures first. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as unknown.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Clermont and Lafayette▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan made a left at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the point of impact was the car's left front bumper. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.
7
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on Fulton▸Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan made a left at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Clermont Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the point of impact was the car's left front bumper. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on Fulton▸Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Aug 7 - Driver in SUV turned left on Fulton at St Felix and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered abrasions and knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. Police recorded improper turn and unsafe speed by the driver.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when a driver in a GMC SUV hit her at Fulton Street and St Felix Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the driver made an improper left turn and struck her with the SUV's front center. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police noted no damage to the SUV. No other injuries were reported.
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Parked SUV Hits Bike Carrying Toddler▸Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Aug 5 - A parked SUV struck a bicycle on Vanderbilt Ave. A three-year-old girl passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, bruising, and shock. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. A parked SUV on Vanderbilt Ave collided with a bicycle that was going straight ahead. A three-year-old girl riding as a passenger on the bicycle suffered elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a contusion, and police noted she was in shock. The SUV's point of impact was its left front quarter panel and the vehicle showed damage to its left side doors. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction in the report as the driver error.
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Driver Hits Cyclist on Gates at Clinton▸Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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
Jul 31 - A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates near Clinton. The woman on the bike, 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both traveled west at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn.
A driver in a sedan and a cyclist collided on Gates Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The cyclist, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the head and reported a concussion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as a contributing factor. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling west and going straight before the crash. The sedan's right side doors were the point of impact and were damaged. Police listed no other injuries in the report.
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Pickup driver hits woman crossing Ashland Place▸Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
Jul 29 - A pickup driver going south on Ashland Place hit a woman crossing near Lafayette. She suffered bruises across her body and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Three passengers in the truck were not hurt.
A driver in a 2020 Toyota pickup traveling south on Ashland Place hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing midblock near Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the woman suffered contusions to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the report. Three passengers, including two teenagers, were not injured. Police noted the driver was going straight ahead. The report recorded the point of impact at the truck’s right rear quarter panel and no vehicle damage.
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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
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
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Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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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
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
22
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Kent Avenue▸Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 22 - An SUV driver rear-ended a moped on Kent Avenue near Ross Street. Two moped riders, 21 and 23, suffered abrasions to elbows, lower arms and hands. Police cited "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular."
An SUV driver hit a moped from behind on Kent Avenue at Ross Street in Brooklyn. Two moped occupants, ages 21 and 23, were injured with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the crash. The report notes both vehicles were traveling north before the impact. The SUV showed damage to the right rear quarter panel; the moped sustained left-side door damage. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed. Police recorded the cited contributing factors in their account of the collision.
19
Sedan Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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
Jul 19 - The driver of a PA-registered sedan turned right on Navy Street and hit a 33-year-old male cyclist riding west. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.
On Navy Street in Brooklyn a PA-registered sedan made a right turn and struck a westbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and complained of an abrasion. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" is listed as the contributing factor. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan struck the cyclist at the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. Police recorded no other contributing factors and vehicle damage was reported as none.
18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at S Oxford▸Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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
Jul 18 - A sedan hit a woman crossing S Oxford Street with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. System failed to protect her.
A sedan making a left turn on S Oxford Street in Brooklyn struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in this intersection crash.
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
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
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