Jul 17 - Two men died crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red. The city knew the danger. The mayor stalled safety plans. The street stays deadly. The toll mounts. The fix waits.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-17) reports Mayor Adams delayed a redesign of Brooklyn's Third Avenue, long known as hazardous. Last week, a speeding driver ran a red light, killing two pedestrians. The article quotes Adams, who once called Third Avenue 'extremely intimidating' and said it 'must be at the top of our list.' Despite this, his administration 'put the brakes on a potentially life-saving road redesign,' favoring business interests. Attorney Peter Beadle notes, 'they had a plan ready to go and then it was pulled back.' The city could face legal action for failing to act despite knowing the risks, echoing a 2017 state court ruling on municipal liability.

• Mayor Delays Third Avenue Safety Redesign, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 16 - Two sedans collided at Greenpoint Avenue and Eckford Street. A 46-year-old driver suffered whiplash and whole-body injury. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

Two drivers collided at Greenpoint Avenue and Eckford Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured and complained of whiplash and entire-body pain. The driver of a 2015 Honda was going straight east. The driver of a 2021 Nissan was making a left turn west. Both vehicles showed right-front bumper damage on impact. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.

• Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.

The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 12 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a southbound motorcycle on Humboldt Street. A 23-year-old woman passenger was ejected and suffered leg injuries and abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.

A sedan driver turning right struck a southbound motorcycle on Humboldt Street at Conselyea Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was going straight ahead. The sedan driver’s right front bumper made the point of impact. A 23-year-old woman passenger was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries plus abrasions. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as the listed error. The motorcycle carried two occupants; both were involved in the crash and the sedan had damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 12 - Two drivers crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp. Three people — two drivers and a right-rear passenger — suffered neck abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.

Two drivers collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway ramp in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: two drivers (ages 41 and 45) and a right‑rear passenger (age 34). All three complained of neck abrasions. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely'. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers and following too closely as a factor. Both striking vehicles had center-front damage. A third sedan stopped in traffic sustained center-back damage. The report lists those driver errors as contributing factors to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.

Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.

• Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 11 - A driver passed too close on Lorimer Street and struck a 32‑year‑old woman. She suffered a head injury, reported pain and nausea, and was in shock.

A 32-year-old woman walking on Lorimer Street at Driggs Avenue was struck after a driver passed too closely. She suffered a head injury, reported pain and nausea, and was in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing Too Closely.' Police recorded the pedestrian’s action as 'Other Actions in Roadway' and list no additional pedestrian contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, when the close pass led to impact. The report does not list vehicle type or driver details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.

• Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10

Jun 30 - SUV struck a cyclist on Franklin Street. The driver followed too close. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. The street stayed open. Metal met flesh. The city moved on.

A sport utility vehicle hit a cyclist on Franklin Street near India Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 33-year-old woman, was injured in the arm and reported a bruise. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The SUV driver, a 75-year-old man, was going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the primary listed factor was the driver's failure to maintain distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 29 - A bus struck a cyclist on Morgan Avenue. The cyclist’s leg was hurt. The bus was oversized. The crash left the cyclist in shock. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A bus collided with a cyclist on Morgan Avenue near Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury and was left in shock. According to the police report, the bus was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger oversized vehicles pose to cyclists in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 29 - A sedan turned left on Lorimer. A motorcycle struck. The rider flew from the bike, hurt his leg. Police cite failure to yield and distraction. Brooklyn pavement took the blow. No deaths, but pain remains.

A crash at Lorimer Street and Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight. The motorcycle rider, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were contributing factors. The sedan's front bumper and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Other occupants in both vehicles reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists helmet use for the motorcyclist, but only after noting the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 29 - An SUV struck and killed an eight-year-old boy crossing Eastern Parkway with his sister. Blood washed from the street. His yarmulke left behind. The driver stayed. Police probe speed. The community mourns.

ABC7 (2025-06-29) reports an eight-year-old boy, Mordica Keller, died after a southbound SUV hit him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue in Crown Heights. He was crossing with his sister. The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene. Police towed a black Honda Pilot. The article notes, "Police are looking at whether speed was a factor." No arrests have been made. Residents called the street dangerous. The crash highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy Brooklyn intersections.

• SUV Kills Boy At Brooklyn Crossing, ABC7, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 27 - A sedan struck trouble on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One passenger bled from the leg. Five others escaped serious harm. The crash stemmed from vehicular factors, police said.

A sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway crashed, injuring a 21-year-old front passenger who suffered severe bleeding to the leg. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the collision. The driver and three other passengers were not seriously hurt. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The sedan’s roof was damaged, and the point of impact was the undercarriage. Driver error is noted as 'Other Vehicular.' All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 25 - Five sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered whiplash. Obstructed views listed as the cause. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. System failed to protect.

Five sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was the main contributing factor. One driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash to her entire body. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers, had unspecified injuries. All vehicles were traveling east and struck each other in a chain reaction. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when sightlines are blocked and drivers cannot see what lies ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 22 - SUV slammed into cyclist on Manhattan Ave. Brakes failed. Cyclist thrown, leg torn. Metal against flesh. System failed. Blood on the street.

A sport utility vehicle struck a cyclist on Manhattan Ave at Calyer St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, was injured in her leg and partially ejected from her bike. According to the police report, the SUV's brakes were defective. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 21 - A taxi and two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people injured. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe lane change. Metal twisted. Pain spread. System failed.

A crash involving a taxi and two sedans struck the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two people, a 74-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, suffered injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. The impact left one vehicle demolished and another with heavy rear-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus and change lanes unsafely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 18 - A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. She died at the hospital. Another woman was hurt. The driver fled but was caught.

The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-18) reports a deadly hit-and-run in Bedford-Stuyvesant. After a minor collision, Tiffany Cifuni exited her vehicle to check for damage. The other driver "hit the gas and struck Cifuni from behind," dragging her before fleeing against traffic on a one-way street. The suspect's car hit a parked SUV and then crashed into another vehicle, injuring a second woman. Cifuni died at Kings County Hospital. The driver abandoned the car and escaped on foot. Police later arrested Chaquasia Pigford. The case highlights the lethal risk when drivers flee scenes and ignore traffic direction, raising questions about enforcement and street design.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-18

Jun 17 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old girl crossing N 6 St at Berry. She suffered arm abrasions. The driver and passenger were unhurt. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing N 6 St at Berry St in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan traveling west, with no damage reported to the vehicle. The driver and a passenger, both 60-year-old men, were uninjured. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09