Eight Dead, No Excuses: Precinct 88’s Streets Are Killing Us

Jul 14 - The driver of a pickup truck turned left into a northbound moped on Clinton Ave. The moped driver, 41, was ejected and injured. Police cited oversized vehicle and driver distraction.

The driver of a pickup truck turned left and hit a northbound moped at 538 Clinton Ave in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and an abrasion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Oversized Vehicle" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup driver's pre-crash action is listed as making a left turn and both vehicles show center front end impact. The moped rider was recorded as wearing a helmet. No other serious injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - The driver of an SUV struck a left-turning motorcycle at Fulton and Lafayette. A motorcycle passenger suffered severe burns and arm injuries. Police recorded "Turning Improperly." The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.

The driver of an SUV struck a motorcycle that was making a left turn at Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. One motorcycle occupant was injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly." The SUV was traveling west, going straight, and the point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper. The motorcycle was recorded as making a left turn and suffered center front-end damage. The motorcycle driver is listed as unlicensed. The injured person is a 33-year-old female rear passenger who suffered severe burns and elbow/arm/hand injuries, per the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.

ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.

• Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene, ABC7, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 8 - Two sedans crashed on Williamsburg St W. Outside distractions and inexperience led to impact. One driver suffered neck injury. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Safety failed.

Two sedans collided on Williamsburg Street West near Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, outside car distraction and driver inexperience contributed to the crash. One driver, age 26, suffered a neck injury. Another driver, age 20, was involved but not reported injured. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.

The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A sedan ran a traffic control. The crash struck a 44-year-old e-bike rider on St James Place. He suffered leg abrasions. The car driver was unhurt. System failed to protect the cyclist.

A sedan and an e-bike collided on St James Place at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old male e-bike rider was injured, suffering abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver, a 53-year-old woman, was not hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, as noted after the driver’s error. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - An SUV ignored traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist on Clermont Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'

An SUV and a bicycle collided on Clermont Avenue at Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in the knee and lower leg; police noted a contusion. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the contributing factor. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver. The SUV was southbound and the bicycle westbound; both were reported as going straight ahead. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. Two occupants in the SUV were involved and not seriously hurt. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - SUV turned right on Vanderbilt. Cyclist hit, hip bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Three SUV occupants unhurt. System failed to protect the rider.

A southbound SUV struck a cyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue while making a right turn. The 34-year-old cyclist suffered a hip contusion. Three SUV occupants were not injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary factor was the driver's failure to yield. The collision highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A 55-year-old motorcyclist died on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He was ejected. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left one dead, no others hurt.

A 55-year-old man driving a motorcycle west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was killed after being ejected from his bike. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider was unlicensed and wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcyclist dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.

NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.

• Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review, NY1, Published 2025-07-01

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

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

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

Jun 28 - A taxi and SUV slammed together on Dekalb Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Passengers shaken. Brooklyn night, sirens cut the dark.

A taxi and an SUV crashed on Dekalb Avenue near Washington Park in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured: a 55-year-old male driver with arm fractures, a 49-year-old female rear passenger with shoulder injuries, and a 20-year-old female front passenger with hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the listed contributing factor. The crash left metal bent and passengers hurt. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - A cyclist slammed into a turning vehicle on Fulton Street. He flew from his bike. His arm broke. Blood on the street. The crash left him conscious but hurt.

A 40-year-old male cyclist was injured at Fulton Street and Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured arm after colliding with a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was conscious at the scene but sustained a serious arm injury. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - SUV hit a woman crossing at Flatbush and Lafayette. Head injury. Blood on the street. Police cite blocked view. Driver kept straight. Shock followed.

A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old woman crossing at Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 71-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor remains the obstructed view.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - SUV hit cyclist on Washington Avenue. Cyclist suffered shoulder injury. Police cite vehicular error. Passengers in SUV also hurt. Streets remain harsh for those outside steel.

A station wagon SUV and a bicycle collided at 523 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. Two SUV occupants, including a 28-year-old woman and a child, were also hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Other Vehicular' error. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report lists no driver-specific errors beyond 'Other Vehicular.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - A black Suburban sped north on Coney Island Avenue. It struck a Volvo, shoving it into a police car. Two officers broke bones. A passenger flew from the Suburban. Blood pooled on the street. Sirens wailed. The driver now faces charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-15), a 24-year-old man drove a Chevrolet Suburban while intoxicated on Coney Island Avenue. He crashed into a Volvo at Avenue U, triggering a chain-reaction that sent the Volvo into a marked NYPD car. The article states, "One police officer suffered a broken pelvis and arm, as well as head trauma, while another suffered a broken hip." A passenger in the Suburban was ejected and critically injured. The driver, Diyorjon Sobirjonov, was charged with DWI, reckless endangerment, and related offenses after refusing a blood-alcohol test. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired driving and the vulnerability of passengers and officers in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Chain-Reaction Crash Injures Cops, Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-15

Jun 14 - A child steps from a bus. A cyclist strikes. Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will vanish. City listens to complaints, not data. Streets stay dangerous. Cyclists and children caught in the crossfire. Policy shifts, safety left behind.

CBS New York reported on June 14, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams will remove three blocks of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn after several crashes, including one involving a child exiting a school bus. The mayor cited 'community concerns' and stated, 'After several incidents—including some involving children...we decided to adjust the current design.' City Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the move, calling it 'pure politics' and warning, 'He is going to make this area less safe for pedestrians, for cyclists.' The article highlights tension between local complaints and street safety policy. No driver error is cited; the crash involved a cyclist and a child. The decision raises questions about how New York responds to vulnerable road users and whether removing infrastructure addresses underlying dangers.

• Brooklyn Bike Lane Removed After Crashes, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-14

Jun 13 - City will rip out a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane calmed a deadly stretch. Drivers still parked illegally. Children darted into traffic. Now, cyclists and pedestrians face more danger. Policy shifts, safety slips. Streets stay lethal.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Adams will remove the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a corridor known for high crash rates. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'before this bike lane from 2018 to 2022 this is the area that had the second largest numbers of pedestrian fatalities and crashes in the city.' The lane faced opposition from some Hasidic leaders, citing children running into the lane from illegally parked cars and buses. Despite tweaks—school bus zones, daylighted corners, no standing areas—drivers kept parking illegally, blocking sightlines and endangering children. The city rarely removes protected lanes, but Adams acted after political pressure. Moving the lane to Classon Avenue, as some demand, would force cyclists onto a chaotic BQE ramp. The decision highlights persistent driver violations and policy gaps that leave vulnerable road users exposed.

• Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 12 - Two SUVs slammed together on Lafayette Avenue. One driver suffered a back injury. Four others, including two infants, were hurt. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors. Steel clashed. The street paid the price.

Two SUVs collided on Lafayette Avenue at Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sixty-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and whiplash. Four others, including a thirty-one-year-old driver, a twenty-nine-year-old passenger, and two infants, were also injured. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Both SUVs were traveling east and struck at the center front and back ends. No driver errors beyond 'Other Vehicular' were specified. The report does not mention helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19