About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 11
▸ Crush Injuries 5
▸ Severe Bleeding 11
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 12
▸ Whiplash 41
▸ Contusion/Bruise 71
▸ Abrasion 59
▸ Pain/Nausea 34
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Adams Promised Safety. Ten Dead. Who Pays for Broken Streets?
Precinct 94: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 21, 2025
Blood on the Crosswalks
Just last spring, a dump truck turned left at Withers and Woodpoint. A pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The truck crushed him. He died there, in the intersection. The record says only this: crush injuries, apparent death (city data).
A few weeks later, a cyclist was killed by an e-bike on India Street. The city file reads: severe bleeding, head wound, apparent death (city data).
Since 2022, 10 people have died in traffic crashes in Precinct 94. Twenty more suffered serious injuries. The numbers do not flinch: 1,215 injured, 2,851 crashes (city data). The dead do not speak. The city moves on.
The Same Streets, the Same Mistakes
The pattern repeats. Trucks turning left. Drivers failing to yield. Bikes and mopeds, cars and SUVs, all part of the toll. The police know the corners. They know the hours. They have the power to enforce the law, to slow the cars, to ticket the reckless. They have not stopped the dying.
On McGuinness Boulevard, a cyclist was struck by a turning driver. The city had promised a road diet. It never came. “The fact is that this wouldn’t be a problem if Mayor Adams had just done what he had promised to do, which was, make all of McGuinness safe. The road diet works where it’s been installed and it’s needed for the entire corridor before this happens again,” said Kevin LaCherra.
Leadership: Promises and Silence
Local leaders have the tools. They can push for protected bike lanes, safer signals, and lower speed limits. They can demand enforcement at known hotspots. They can hold the police to account. They can act, or they can wait for the next name, the next number.
After the crash on McGuinness, the city said, “We’re thinking of the cyclist and wish them a swift recovery. We will review the details of the crash” (city statement). The words are soft. The street is hard.
What Comes Next
Precinct 94 is bleeding. The police can enforce the law. The city can build safer streets. The leaders can act. Or they can wait for the next siren.
Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Cyclist Injured on Unprotected McGuinness, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-20
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-21
- Cyclist Injured on Unprotected McGuinness, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-20
- Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
- Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-18
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
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 94 Police Precinct 94 sits in Brooklyn, District 34, AD 50, SD 18.
It contains Brooklyn CB1, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, East Williamsburg.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 94
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Distracted drivers collide; passenger injured in Greenpoint▸Sep 14 - Two drivers collided at Huron and Manhattan in Greenpoint. Police cited distraction and traffic control disregarded. A 42-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck pain and shock. A 34-year-old driver was hurt too.
A two-sedan crash injured a 42-year-old woman riding in the front seat and a 34-year-old driver at Huron St and Manhattan Ave in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, around 6 p.m. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight — one eastbound on Huron and one southbound on Manhattan — and they entered the intersection and collided. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Traffic Control Disregarded by the drivers. The passenger reported neck pain and shock; the female driver also reported neck pain and shock. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Westbound BQE SUV crash injures driver, passenger▸Sep 12 - Three westbound SUV drivers crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 06:38. Police recorded Following Too Closely. A 35-year-old woman driving and a 37-year-old front passenger were injured. The report also lists Alcohol Involvement.
Three SUV drivers were traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when they crashed at 06:38. A 35-year-old woman driving suffered neck and internal injuries. A 37-year-old man in the front passenger seat was also injured, with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “Following Too Closely” was a contributing factor. One driver was making a right turn before the impact; the others were going straight. The report also notes “Alcohol Involvement” for several people.
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Driver U-turns into moped at India and Manhattan▸Sep 11 - A driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a moped rider at India St and Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound moped rider at India St and Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The crash was front to front. The rider suffered a head contusion and was listed injured and conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn while the moped was going straight north. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. Damage was to the front end of both vehicles. The moped carried one person. The SUV carried one. Police did not note other contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Woman in Driggs Crosswalk▸Sep 9 - An SUV driver going west on Driggs Avenue hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Russell Street in Brooklyn. She stayed conscious with an arm abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention.
The crash happened at 6:40 p.m. at Driggs Ave and Russell St in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2006 Honda SUV traveled west, going straight, and hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. The impact was to the center front end. She was conscious and had an abrasion to her arm. According to the police report, the collision occurred in the intersection and officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver was licensed in New York. Police listed no damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was the only person hurt.
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Driver rear-ends stopped car on Vandervoort, injuring passenger▸Sep 2 - A driver in a sedan hit a stopped car on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker. A 47-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, with back pain. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
Two sedans traveled north on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker Ave. One driver was going straight ahead. Another driver sat stopped in traffic. The moving driver hit the rear of the stopped sedan, damaging the front end. A 47-year-old woman riding in the middle rear seat was injured, with back and internal complaints. According to the police report, the stopped car sustained center back-end damage and the striking car had center front-end damage. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver who hit the stopped car. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Standing-Scooter Driver Clips Skateboarder on Leonard▸Aug 26 - The driver of a standing scooter passed too close and clipped a skateboarder on Leonard Street. Both riders were thrown from their devices and suffered abrasions to elbow and shoulder. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.
A standing-scooter driver passed a skateboarder too closely and made contact on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from their devices and injured. A 30-year-old skateboard driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. A 22-year-old standing-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The crash data note center-front damage to the scooter and center-back damage to the skateboard, consistent with a close overtake that clipped the rear of the skateboard. The record lists Passing Too Closely for both operators.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Sep 14 - Two drivers collided at Huron and Manhattan in Greenpoint. Police cited distraction and traffic control disregarded. A 42-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck pain and shock. A 34-year-old driver was hurt too.
A two-sedan crash injured a 42-year-old woman riding in the front seat and a 34-year-old driver at Huron St and Manhattan Ave in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, around 6 p.m. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight — one eastbound on Huron and one southbound on Manhattan — and they entered the intersection and collided. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Traffic Control Disregarded by the drivers. The passenger reported neck pain and shock; the female driver also reported neck pain and shock. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Westbound BQE SUV crash injures driver, passenger▸Sep 12 - Three westbound SUV drivers crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 06:38. Police recorded Following Too Closely. A 35-year-old woman driving and a 37-year-old front passenger were injured. The report also lists Alcohol Involvement.
Three SUV drivers were traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when they crashed at 06:38. A 35-year-old woman driving suffered neck and internal injuries. A 37-year-old man in the front passenger seat was also injured, with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “Following Too Closely” was a contributing factor. One driver was making a right turn before the impact; the others were going straight. The report also notes “Alcohol Involvement” for several people.
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Driver U-turns into moped at India and Manhattan▸Sep 11 - A driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a moped rider at India St and Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound moped rider at India St and Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The crash was front to front. The rider suffered a head contusion and was listed injured and conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn while the moped was going straight north. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. Damage was to the front end of both vehicles. The moped carried one person. The SUV carried one. Police did not note other contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Woman in Driggs Crosswalk▸Sep 9 - An SUV driver going west on Driggs Avenue hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Russell Street in Brooklyn. She stayed conscious with an arm abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention.
The crash happened at 6:40 p.m. at Driggs Ave and Russell St in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2006 Honda SUV traveled west, going straight, and hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. The impact was to the center front end. She was conscious and had an abrasion to her arm. According to the police report, the collision occurred in the intersection and officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver was licensed in New York. Police listed no damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was the only person hurt.
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Driver rear-ends stopped car on Vandervoort, injuring passenger▸Sep 2 - A driver in a sedan hit a stopped car on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker. A 47-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, with back pain. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
Two sedans traveled north on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker Ave. One driver was going straight ahead. Another driver sat stopped in traffic. The moving driver hit the rear of the stopped sedan, damaging the front end. A 47-year-old woman riding in the middle rear seat was injured, with back and internal complaints. According to the police report, the stopped car sustained center back-end damage and the striking car had center front-end damage. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver who hit the stopped car. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Standing-Scooter Driver Clips Skateboarder on Leonard▸Aug 26 - The driver of a standing scooter passed too close and clipped a skateboarder on Leonard Street. Both riders were thrown from their devices and suffered abrasions to elbow and shoulder. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.
A standing-scooter driver passed a skateboarder too closely and made contact on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from their devices and injured. A 30-year-old skateboard driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. A 22-year-old standing-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The crash data note center-front damage to the scooter and center-back damage to the skateboard, consistent with a close overtake that clipped the rear of the skateboard. The record lists Passing Too Closely for both operators.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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Westbound BQE SUV crash injures driver, passenger▸Sep 12 - Three westbound SUV drivers crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 06:38. Police recorded Following Too Closely. A 35-year-old woman driving and a 37-year-old front passenger were injured. The report also lists Alcohol Involvement.
Three SUV drivers were traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when they crashed at 06:38. A 35-year-old woman driving suffered neck and internal injuries. A 37-year-old man in the front passenger seat was also injured, with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “Following Too Closely” was a contributing factor. One driver was making a right turn before the impact; the others were going straight. The report also notes “Alcohol Involvement” for several people.
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Driver U-turns into moped at India and Manhattan▸Sep 11 - A driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a moped rider at India St and Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound moped rider at India St and Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The crash was front to front. The rider suffered a head contusion and was listed injured and conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn while the moped was going straight north. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. Damage was to the front end of both vehicles. The moped carried one person. The SUV carried one. Police did not note other contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Woman in Driggs Crosswalk▸Sep 9 - An SUV driver going west on Driggs Avenue hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Russell Street in Brooklyn. She stayed conscious with an arm abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention.
The crash happened at 6:40 p.m. at Driggs Ave and Russell St in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2006 Honda SUV traveled west, going straight, and hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. The impact was to the center front end. She was conscious and had an abrasion to her arm. According to the police report, the collision occurred in the intersection and officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver was licensed in New York. Police listed no damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was the only person hurt.
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Driver rear-ends stopped car on Vandervoort, injuring passenger▸Sep 2 - A driver in a sedan hit a stopped car on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker. A 47-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, with back pain. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
Two sedans traveled north on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker Ave. One driver was going straight ahead. Another driver sat stopped in traffic. The moving driver hit the rear of the stopped sedan, damaging the front end. A 47-year-old woman riding in the middle rear seat was injured, with back and internal complaints. According to the police report, the stopped car sustained center back-end damage and the striking car had center front-end damage. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver who hit the stopped car. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Standing-Scooter Driver Clips Skateboarder on Leonard▸Aug 26 - The driver of a standing scooter passed too close and clipped a skateboarder on Leonard Street. Both riders were thrown from their devices and suffered abrasions to elbow and shoulder. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.
A standing-scooter driver passed a skateboarder too closely and made contact on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from their devices and injured. A 30-year-old skateboard driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. A 22-year-old standing-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The crash data note center-front damage to the scooter and center-back damage to the skateboard, consistent with a close overtake that clipped the rear of the skateboard. The record lists Passing Too Closely for both operators.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Sep 12 - Three westbound SUV drivers crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 06:38. Police recorded Following Too Closely. A 35-year-old woman driving and a 37-year-old front passenger were injured. The report also lists Alcohol Involvement.
Three SUV drivers were traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway when they crashed at 06:38. A 35-year-old woman driving suffered neck and internal injuries. A 37-year-old man in the front passenger seat was also injured, with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “Following Too Closely” was a contributing factor. One driver was making a right turn before the impact; the others were going straight. The report also notes “Alcohol Involvement” for several people.
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Driver U-turns into moped at India and Manhattan▸Sep 11 - A driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a moped rider at India St and Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound moped rider at India St and Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The crash was front to front. The rider suffered a head contusion and was listed injured and conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn while the moped was going straight north. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. Damage was to the front end of both vehicles. The moped carried one person. The SUV carried one. Police did not note other contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Woman in Driggs Crosswalk▸Sep 9 - An SUV driver going west on Driggs Avenue hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Russell Street in Brooklyn. She stayed conscious with an arm abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention.
The crash happened at 6:40 p.m. at Driggs Ave and Russell St in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2006 Honda SUV traveled west, going straight, and hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. The impact was to the center front end. She was conscious and had an abrasion to her arm. According to the police report, the collision occurred in the intersection and officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver was licensed in New York. Police listed no damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was the only person hurt.
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Driver rear-ends stopped car on Vandervoort, injuring passenger▸Sep 2 - A driver in a sedan hit a stopped car on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker. A 47-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, with back pain. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
Two sedans traveled north on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker Ave. One driver was going straight ahead. Another driver sat stopped in traffic. The moving driver hit the rear of the stopped sedan, damaging the front end. A 47-year-old woman riding in the middle rear seat was injured, with back and internal complaints. According to the police report, the stopped car sustained center back-end damage and the striking car had center front-end damage. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver who hit the stopped car. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Standing-Scooter Driver Clips Skateboarder on Leonard▸Aug 26 - The driver of a standing scooter passed too close and clipped a skateboarder on Leonard Street. Both riders were thrown from their devices and suffered abrasions to elbow and shoulder. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.
A standing-scooter driver passed a skateboarder too closely and made contact on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from their devices and injured. A 30-year-old skateboard driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. A 22-year-old standing-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The crash data note center-front damage to the scooter and center-back damage to the skateboard, consistent with a close overtake that clipped the rear of the skateboard. The record lists Passing Too Closely for both operators.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Sep 11 - A driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a moped rider at India St and Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound moped rider at India St and Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. The crash was front to front. The rider suffered a head contusion and was listed injured and conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn while the moped was going straight north. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. Damage was to the front end of both vehicles. The moped carried one person. The SUV carried one. Police did not note other contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Woman in Driggs Crosswalk▸Sep 9 - An SUV driver going west on Driggs Avenue hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Russell Street in Brooklyn. She stayed conscious with an arm abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention.
The crash happened at 6:40 p.m. at Driggs Ave and Russell St in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2006 Honda SUV traveled west, going straight, and hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. The impact was to the center front end. She was conscious and had an abrasion to her arm. According to the police report, the collision occurred in the intersection and officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver was licensed in New York. Police listed no damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was the only person hurt.
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Driver rear-ends stopped car on Vandervoort, injuring passenger▸Sep 2 - A driver in a sedan hit a stopped car on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker. A 47-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, with back pain. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
Two sedans traveled north on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker Ave. One driver was going straight ahead. Another driver sat stopped in traffic. The moving driver hit the rear of the stopped sedan, damaging the front end. A 47-year-old woman riding in the middle rear seat was injured, with back and internal complaints. According to the police report, the stopped car sustained center back-end damage and the striking car had center front-end damage. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver who hit the stopped car. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Standing-Scooter Driver Clips Skateboarder on Leonard▸Aug 26 - The driver of a standing scooter passed too close and clipped a skateboarder on Leonard Street. Both riders were thrown from their devices and suffered abrasions to elbow and shoulder. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.
A standing-scooter driver passed a skateboarder too closely and made contact on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from their devices and injured. A 30-year-old skateboard driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. A 22-year-old standing-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The crash data note center-front damage to the scooter and center-back damage to the skateboard, consistent with a close overtake that clipped the rear of the skateboard. The record lists Passing Too Closely for both operators.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Sep 9 - An SUV driver going west on Driggs Avenue hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Russell Street in Brooklyn. She stayed conscious with an arm abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention.
The crash happened at 6:40 p.m. at Driggs Ave and Russell St in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2006 Honda SUV traveled west, going straight, and hit a 39-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. The impact was to the center front end. She was conscious and had an abrasion to her arm. According to the police report, the collision occurred in the intersection and officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver was licensed in New York. Police listed no damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was the only person hurt.
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Driver rear-ends stopped car on Vandervoort, injuring passenger▸Sep 2 - A driver in a sedan hit a stopped car on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker. A 47-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, with back pain. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
Two sedans traveled north on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker Ave. One driver was going straight ahead. Another driver sat stopped in traffic. The moving driver hit the rear of the stopped sedan, damaging the front end. A 47-year-old woman riding in the middle rear seat was injured, with back and internal complaints. According to the police report, the stopped car sustained center back-end damage and the striking car had center front-end damage. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver who hit the stopped car. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Standing-Scooter Driver Clips Skateboarder on Leonard▸Aug 26 - The driver of a standing scooter passed too close and clipped a skateboarder on Leonard Street. Both riders were thrown from their devices and suffered abrasions to elbow and shoulder. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.
A standing-scooter driver passed a skateboarder too closely and made contact on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from their devices and injured. A 30-year-old skateboard driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. A 22-year-old standing-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The crash data note center-front damage to the scooter and center-back damage to the skateboard, consistent with a close overtake that clipped the rear of the skateboard. The record lists Passing Too Closely for both operators.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Sep 2 - A driver in a sedan hit a stopped car on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker. A 47-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, with back pain. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
Two sedans traveled north on Vandervoort Ave near Meeker Ave. One driver was going straight ahead. Another driver sat stopped in traffic. The moving driver hit the rear of the stopped sedan, damaging the front end. A 47-year-old woman riding in the middle rear seat was injured, with back and internal complaints. According to the police report, the stopped car sustained center back-end damage and the striking car had center front-end damage. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver who hit the stopped car. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Standing-Scooter Driver Clips Skateboarder on Leonard▸Aug 26 - The driver of a standing scooter passed too close and clipped a skateboarder on Leonard Street. Both riders were thrown from their devices and suffered abrasions to elbow and shoulder. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.
A standing-scooter driver passed a skateboarder too closely and made contact on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from their devices and injured. A 30-year-old skateboard driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. A 22-year-old standing-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The crash data note center-front damage to the scooter and center-back damage to the skateboard, consistent with a close overtake that clipped the rear of the skateboard. The record lists Passing Too Closely for both operators.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Aug 26 - The driver of a standing scooter passed too close and clipped a skateboarder on Leonard Street. Both riders were thrown from their devices and suffered abrasions to elbow and shoulder. Police recorded Passing Too Closely.
A standing-scooter driver passed a skateboarder too closely and made contact on Leonard Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were ejected from their devices and injured. A 30-year-old skateboard driver suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. A 22-year-old standing-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing Too Closely." The crash data note center-front damage to the scooter and center-back damage to the skateboard, consistent with a close overtake that clipped the rear of the skateboard. The record lists Passing Too Closely for both operators.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on Roebling Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Aug 24 - A sedan driver rear-ended a moped driver near 96 Roebling Street. The 25-year-old moped rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed Following Too Closely.
A southbound sedan driver rear-ended a southbound moped near 96 Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old woman, was not reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the sedan driver. Vehicle damage shows center-front harm to the moped and left-side door damage to the sedan, consistent with a close-quarters rear-end impact. No other contributing factors are listed.
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Speeding moped slams SUV on Graham▸Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Aug 21 - A northbound moped hit the back of a northbound SUV on Graham at Conselyea. Speed killed the brakes. The SUV driver suffered a neck contusion. Metal crumpled. Sirens followed. Brooklyn’s streets took the hit.
A moped traveling north on Graham Avenue struck the center rear of a northbound SUV at Conselyea Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The moped showed front-end damage; the SUV showed rear-end damage, consistent with a high-speed rear impact. Driver errors cited include Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors are listed. The data lists the SUV driver as injured; the moped rider’s injury status is unspecified. This crash shows how speed turns a straight path into a strike.
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Moped hits sedan during parking move▸Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Aug 20 - Eastbound moped struck an eastbound sedan as the car pulled into a parking spot on N 11th. The rider went down. Knee torn. Distraction ruled the scene. Lane use was bad. Night on the waterfront. Sirens followed.
A moped and a sedan were traveling east near North 11th Street in Williamsburg when the sedan moved to enter a parked position and was struck at the right rear quarter panel by the moped’s front. The moped rider was injured with a leg abrasion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The data lists driver inattention and improper passing/lane use across involved parties. The sedan was entering a parking spot; the moped was passing and hit the car’s rear quarter. After these driver errors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet.
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Driver distraction injures teen cyclist▸Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
21
Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Aug 16 - A northbound sedan struck a 16‑year‑old on a bike on Union Ave. The boy went down hard. Arm bruised. Shocked. Police cite driver distraction and tailgating. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth.
A sedan and a bicycle collided near 538 Union Ave in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured with arm bruising and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” These driver errors led to the crash and the teen’s injuries. The bike’s rider was unlicensed, as listed, but he was the victim. The car sustained no reported damage. Both vehicles were traveling north and going straight ahead when they collided.
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
21
Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
25
Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
21
Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
18
SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
21
Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
18
SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Van Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Driggs▸Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
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Taxi Strikes Parked Truck on Nassau Avenue▸Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.
A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18