Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 90?
No More Graves on Their Watch: Demand Action in Precinct 90
Precinct 90: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll in Blood and Bone
In Precinct 90, the street does not forgive. Since 2022, seven people have died and 2,106 have been injured in crashes here. Thirty-three were left with serious injuries—lives changed in a heartbeat. The dead include a 10-year-old girl, a 46-year-old cyclist, and a 56-year-old man on a bike. Some were crossing with the light. Some were riding home. All are gone.
The numbers do not flinch. In the past year alone, 590 people were hurt and 12 suffered serious injuries. One was a child. One was a cyclist. The street does not care who you are.
The Latest Crashes: No End in Sight
Just last fall, a cyclist was killed at Union Avenue and Lynch Street. He was thrown from his bike, bleeding from the head. The police report lists only this: “Severe Bleeding. Unconscious. Killed.” police report.
On Franklin Avenue, a 10-year-old girl was crushed by an SUV while crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The police wrote: “Crush Injuries. Apparent Death.” police report.
Leadership: Words, Laws, and Silence
The city has new tools. Sammy’s Law lets New York lower speed limits. The council can set a 20 mph default. The police can crack down on speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield. They can target the corners where blood pools most often. But the work is slow. The deaths keep coming.
A mother’s voice breaks through the noise: “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter.” said her daughter.
A driver, after killing his girlfriend while doing donuts in a parking lot, told police: “He lost control when he was doing donuts with the vehicle.” told police.
What Comes Next: No More Waiting
Precinct 90 can act. The police can enforce the law. Local leaders can lower the speed limit. Residents can demand action. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.
Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Precinct 90 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Precinct 90?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 90?
▸ What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
▸ Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-12
- Two Pedestrians Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, amny, Published 2025-07-12
Other Representatives
District 50
685A Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222
Room 441, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 34
244 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-963-3141
250 Broadway, Suite 1747, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7095
District 18
212 Evergreen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Room 514, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 90 Police Precinct 90 sits in Brooklyn, District 34, AD 50, SD 18.
It contains Brooklyn CB1, Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, East Williamsburg.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 90
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
-
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
2Sedan Strikes Cyclists on Meserole Street▸A sedan hit two cyclists on Meserole Street. Both men were ejected and bruised. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left one with a head injury, the other with arm trauma.
Two male cyclists were injured when a sedan struck them on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both riders were ejected from their bikes and suffered contusions—one to the head, the other to the arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The sedan's center front end hit the bikes' rear ends. The crash underscores the danger inattentive drivers pose to people on bikes.
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn▸A sedan struck a cyclist merging on Humboldt Street. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite alcohol and unsafe lane change by the driver. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Humboldt Street at Scholes Street in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and arm trauma. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' were contributing factors. The sedan's front end was demolished. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report lists driver errors first. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists from driver actions.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Improper Lane Use Injures SUV Driver on S 4 St▸SUV slammed center front on S 4 St at Roebling. Driver hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling St in Brooklyn left a 44-year-old woman driving a GMC SUV injured, with whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV's center front end took the hit. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed but not reported as injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. Streets remain hazardous when drivers misuse lanes.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Bedford▸A truck turned left on Bedford Avenue and hit a cyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, suffered abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
A Ford truck making a left turn on Bedford Avenue at Wallabout Street struck a cyclist riding straight. The 24-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering abrasions to her entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using any listed safety equipment, but the report centers driver errors as the primary cause.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger on Kent Ave▸A taxi slammed its front end on Kent Ave. Driver lost focus. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet or signals listed.
A taxi traveling north on Kent Ave in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 28-year-old rear passenger who suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The taxi's center front end took the impact. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand and Leonard▸A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
- Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30
2Sedan Strikes Cyclists on Meserole Street▸A sedan hit two cyclists on Meserole Street. Both men were ejected and bruised. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left one with a head injury, the other with arm trauma.
Two male cyclists were injured when a sedan struck them on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both riders were ejected from their bikes and suffered contusions—one to the head, the other to the arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The sedan's center front end hit the bikes' rear ends. The crash underscores the danger inattentive drivers pose to people on bikes.
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn▸A sedan struck a cyclist merging on Humboldt Street. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite alcohol and unsafe lane change by the driver. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Humboldt Street at Scholes Street in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and arm trauma. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' were contributing factors. The sedan's front end was demolished. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report lists driver errors first. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists from driver actions.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
-
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Improper Lane Use Injures SUV Driver on S 4 St▸SUV slammed center front on S 4 St at Roebling. Driver hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling St in Brooklyn left a 44-year-old woman driving a GMC SUV injured, with whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV's center front end took the hit. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed but not reported as injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. Streets remain hazardous when drivers misuse lanes.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Bedford▸A truck turned left on Bedford Avenue and hit a cyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, suffered abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
A Ford truck making a left turn on Bedford Avenue at Wallabout Street struck a cyclist riding straight. The 24-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering abrasions to her entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using any listed safety equipment, but the report centers driver errors as the primary cause.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger on Kent Ave▸A taxi slammed its front end on Kent Ave. Driver lost focus. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet or signals listed.
A taxi traveling north on Kent Ave in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 28-year-old rear passenger who suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The taxi's center front end took the impact. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand and Leonard▸A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A sedan hit two cyclists on Meserole Street. Both men were ejected and bruised. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left one with a head injury, the other with arm trauma.
Two male cyclists were injured when a sedan struck them on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both riders were ejected from their bikes and suffered contusions—one to the head, the other to the arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The sedan's center front end hit the bikes' rear ends. The crash underscores the danger inattentive drivers pose to people on bikes.
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn▸A sedan struck a cyclist merging on Humboldt Street. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite alcohol and unsafe lane change by the driver. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Humboldt Street at Scholes Street in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and arm trauma. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' were contributing factors. The sedan's front end was demolished. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report lists driver errors first. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists from driver actions.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Improper Lane Use Injures SUV Driver on S 4 St▸SUV slammed center front on S 4 St at Roebling. Driver hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling St in Brooklyn left a 44-year-old woman driving a GMC SUV injured, with whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV's center front end took the hit. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed but not reported as injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. Streets remain hazardous when drivers misuse lanes.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Bedford▸A truck turned left on Bedford Avenue and hit a cyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, suffered abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
A Ford truck making a left turn on Bedford Avenue at Wallabout Street struck a cyclist riding straight. The 24-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering abrasions to her entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using any listed safety equipment, but the report centers driver errors as the primary cause.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger on Kent Ave▸A taxi slammed its front end on Kent Ave. Driver lost focus. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet or signals listed.
A taxi traveling north on Kent Ave in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 28-year-old rear passenger who suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The taxi's center front end took the impact. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand and Leonard▸A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A sedan struck a cyclist merging on Humboldt Street. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite alcohol and unsafe lane change by the driver. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Humboldt Street at Scholes Street in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and arm trauma. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' were contributing factors. The sedan's front end was demolished. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report lists driver errors first. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to cyclists from driver actions.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Improper Lane Use Injures SUV Driver on S 4 St▸SUV slammed center front on S 4 St at Roebling. Driver hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling St in Brooklyn left a 44-year-old woman driving a GMC SUV injured, with whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV's center front end took the hit. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed but not reported as injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. Streets remain hazardous when drivers misuse lanes.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Bedford▸A truck turned left on Bedford Avenue and hit a cyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, suffered abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
A Ford truck making a left turn on Bedford Avenue at Wallabout Street struck a cyclist riding straight. The 24-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering abrasions to her entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using any listed safety equipment, but the report centers driver errors as the primary cause.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger on Kent Ave▸A taxi slammed its front end on Kent Ave. Driver lost focus. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet or signals listed.
A taxi traveling north on Kent Ave in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 28-year-old rear passenger who suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The taxi's center front end took the impact. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand and Leonard▸A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Improper Lane Use Injures SUV Driver on S 4 St▸SUV slammed center front on S 4 St at Roebling. Driver hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling St in Brooklyn left a 44-year-old woman driving a GMC SUV injured, with whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV's center front end took the hit. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed but not reported as injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. Streets remain hazardous when drivers misuse lanes.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Bedford▸A truck turned left on Bedford Avenue and hit a cyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, suffered abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
A Ford truck making a left turn on Bedford Avenue at Wallabout Street struck a cyclist riding straight. The 24-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering abrasions to her entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using any listed safety equipment, but the report centers driver errors as the primary cause.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger on Kent Ave▸A taxi slammed its front end on Kent Ave. Driver lost focus. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet or signals listed.
A taxi traveling north on Kent Ave in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 28-year-old rear passenger who suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The taxi's center front end took the impact. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand and Leonard▸A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
- Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
Improper Lane Use Injures SUV Driver on S 4 St▸SUV slammed center front on S 4 St at Roebling. Driver hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling St in Brooklyn left a 44-year-old woman driving a GMC SUV injured, with whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV's center front end took the hit. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed but not reported as injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. Streets remain hazardous when drivers misuse lanes.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Bedford▸A truck turned left on Bedford Avenue and hit a cyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, suffered abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
A Ford truck making a left turn on Bedford Avenue at Wallabout Street struck a cyclist riding straight. The 24-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering abrasions to her entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using any listed safety equipment, but the report centers driver errors as the primary cause.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger on Kent Ave▸A taxi slammed its front end on Kent Ave. Driver lost focus. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet or signals listed.
A taxi traveling north on Kent Ave in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 28-year-old rear passenger who suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The taxi's center front end took the impact. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand and Leonard▸A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
SUV slammed center front on S 4 St at Roebling. Driver hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling St in Brooklyn left a 44-year-old woman driving a GMC SUV injured, with whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV's center front end took the hit. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed but not reported as injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. Streets remain hazardous when drivers misuse lanes.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Bedford▸A truck turned left on Bedford Avenue and hit a cyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, suffered abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
A Ford truck making a left turn on Bedford Avenue at Wallabout Street struck a cyclist riding straight. The 24-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering abrasions to her entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using any listed safety equipment, but the report centers driver errors as the primary cause.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger on Kent Ave▸A taxi slammed its front end on Kent Ave. Driver lost focus. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet or signals listed.
A taxi traveling north on Kent Ave in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 28-year-old rear passenger who suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The taxi's center front end took the impact. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand and Leonard▸A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A truck turned left on Bedford Avenue and hit a cyclist going straight. The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, suffered abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
A Ford truck making a left turn on Bedford Avenue at Wallabout Street struck a cyclist riding straight. The 24-year-old woman on the bike was injured, suffering abrasions to her entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using any listed safety equipment, but the report centers driver errors as the primary cause.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger on Kent Ave▸A taxi slammed its front end on Kent Ave. Driver lost focus. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet or signals listed.
A taxi traveling north on Kent Ave in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 28-year-old rear passenger who suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The taxi's center front end took the impact. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand and Leonard▸A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger on Kent Ave▸A taxi slammed its front end on Kent Ave. Driver lost focus. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet or signals listed.
A taxi traveling north on Kent Ave in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 28-year-old rear passenger who suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The taxi's center front end took the impact. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand and Leonard▸A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A taxi slammed its front end on Kent Ave. Driver lost focus. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet or signals listed.
A taxi traveling north on Kent Ave in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a 28-year-old rear passenger who suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The taxi's center front end took the impact. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand and Leonard▸A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
- Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand and Leonard▸A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Grand and Leonard. The cyclist suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, both the driver and cyclist were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both parties. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the persistent danger for cyclists on city streets.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
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
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
- Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
- Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Kent Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street saw impact, pain, and another vulnerable road user hurt.
A sedan struck a 29-year-old cyclist on Kent Ave at N 1 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured in the hip and remained conscious, according to the police report. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved a sedan and a bike, both traveling straight. The police report does not specify helmet use or other cyclist actions. The data highlights driver failure to yield as the cause.
Truck Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Debevoise▸A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A truck hit a cyclist on Debevoise Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite vehicular factors. The crash left the cyclist bruised, the truck undamaged.
A truck making a left turn on Debevoise Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The truck, registered in Connecticut, showed no damage. The cyclist was not using safety equipment. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Flushing Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A sedan hit a cyclist on Flushing Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at 597 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's right front quarter struck the bike. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inattention as the key error. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Havemeyer, Rider Ejected▸SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
SUV hit e-bike on Havemeyer. Rider thrown, hurt his back. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left cyclist bleeding, shaken. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.
An SUV struck an e-bike at Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver was traveling straight while the e-bike was making a right turn. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The cyclist was left conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Kent Avenue▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.
A sedan hit a cyclist on Kent Avenue. The rider, 24, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite unsafe speed. The night was quiet. The street was not.
A sedan collided with a cyclist on Kent Avenue at South 4th Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved the sedan traveling north and the bike traveling south, both going straight. No other factors were cited in the report. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The data does not mention injuries to the sedan driver.