May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.

• Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

May 14 - Sedans collided on Bedford Ave. Alcohol played a role. One passenger suffered head injuries. The driver died. Steel and speed met flesh. Brooklyn streets bore the cost.

A crash involving two sedans on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old front passenger injured with head trauma and killed the driver. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the collision. The report lists no other specific driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when alcohol mixes with driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 10 - SUV hit a cyclist on Bedford Avenue. The rider suffered a concussion and leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the cyclist in shock.

A station wagon SUV traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with a northbound cyclist at North 11th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 44-year-old woman, was injured, suffering a concussion and lower leg trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's left rear. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 6 - A cyclist with defective brakes struck a woman crossing with the signal on N 8 St and Kent Ave. She suffered arm injuries. The bike failed to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect her.

A cyclist riding south on N 8 St at Kent Ave hit a 26-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the bike had 'Brakes Defective' and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her arm. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles, even bikes, fail to yield and have mechanical defects. The system left a pedestrian exposed at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.

• Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02

Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.

amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.

• Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase, amny, Published 2025-04-30

Apr 29 - SUV struck cyclist on Manhattan Ave. Police cite driver inattention. Cyclist suffered arm injury. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed loud.

A Ford SUV and a cyclist collided at Manhattan Ave and Withers St in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion and arm trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. The cyclist, riding west, was not using safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 28 - SUV turned right, struck cyclist riding straight. Cyclist thrown, bruised, shoulder hit. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Danger at the intersection, pain on the pavement.

A Jeep SUV made a right turn on McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn and struck a 31-year-old cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but driver errors were the primary factors. The impact left the cyclist conscious but hurt, underscoring the risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.

• Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-25

Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the signal. An unlicensed driver turned left and struck her. She died days later. The driver was arrested at the scene. Another deadly crash by an unlicensed driver happened nearby just a week before.

The Brooklyn Paper (April 24, 2025) reports that Taibel Brod, age 101, was hit by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street with the walk signal. Police say the driver, Menachem Shagalow, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to exercise due care, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Brod died from her injuries at Maimonides Medical Center on April 20. The article notes, 'Menachem was arrested at 8:37 p.m. on April 8 shortly after the incident.' This crash follows another fatal collision involving a suspended driver in Brooklyn the previous week. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers from unlicensed drivers and raise questions about enforcement and systemic safety failures.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 23 - Concrete mixer struck sedan from behind in Brooklyn. One driver injured, chest hit. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Heavy machines, quick impact, pain left behind.

A concrete mixer rear-ended a sedan at 737 Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered a chest injury and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The concrete mixer hit the sedan's rear, damaging bumpers and sending pain through metal. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 22 - A Honda sedan struck two teens on a bike at Driggs and N 9th. The unlicensed driver looked away. Both teens were thrown, bleeding, left in shock. The street bore witness. The car did not stop.

A Honda sedan hit a bike carrying two 16-year-olds at Driggs Avenue and North 9th Street in Brooklyn. Both teens suffered severe head and chest injuries, partially ejected and left bleeding. According to the police report, the sedan's unlicensed driver looked away and disregarded traffic control. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's center front end struck the bike. No safety equipment was used. The crash left the teens in shock, the night echoing with their pain.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 19 - A sedan struck on Meeker Avenue. Driver hurt, back injury, shock. Police list no clear cause. Streets stay dangerous. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic record.

A sedan traveling east on Meeker Avenue at Vandervoort Avenue was struck, damaging its right rear bumper. According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and shock. Another occupant’s injuries were unspecified. The report lists no clear contributing factor, marking the cause as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. The crash adds to the toll of injury on Brooklyn streets, leaving another person hurt in the city’s relentless traffic violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 17 - A truck and sedan crashed on McGuinness Boulevard. One driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street saw metal, pain, and error.

A collision involving a truck and a sedan occurred on McGuinness Boulevard at Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, age 31, suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one person hurt and exposed the dangers of driver error on a busy city street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.

• Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16

Apr 13 - A sedan hit a woman crossing McGuinness Blvd with the signal. She suffered a bruised hip and leg. Driver failed to yield and was distracted. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed to protect her.

A 26-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing McGuinness Blvd at Calyer St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her hip and upper leg. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians at intersections, even when following the rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 9 - A school bus tore through a fence in Ditmas Park. An eight-year-old boy and his mother took the brunt. Broken arm. Head and neck wounds. The bus mounted the sidewalk, iron twisted, cinderblock shattered. The driver stayed. The street stayed dangerous.

CBS New York reported on April 9, 2025, that a school bus crashed into a fence at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn, injuring an 8-year-old boy and his 43-year-old mother. The article quotes Councilmember Farrah Louis: "It appeared the driver was driving and hit the gas instead of the brakes, trying to avoid another car, and that's how he crashed." No students were on the bus at the time. The victims were hospitalized with serious injuries. Witnesses described the bus waiting for a pedestrian before suddenly jumping the curb and smashing through the fence. The incident highlights ongoing traffic dangers in the area and raises questions about driver error and the need for improved street safety.

• School Bus Slams Fence In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 2 - A car plowed through families on Ocean Parkway. Three killed. Survivors hurt, shaken, haunted. The driver had a suspended license, dozens of violations, unpaid fines. The city’s streets failed to protect the most vulnerable. Pain lingers. Justice waits.

ABC7 reported on April 2, 2025, that a crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two daughters, leaving another family injured and traumatized. The article states, “Shakhzod described ongoing back pain and fears of another accident.” The driver, Miriam Yarimi, had 93 violations, $10,000 in unpaid fines, and a suspended license. She struck an Uber, then hit families crossing Ocean Parkway, flipping her vehicle. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The crash exposes systemic failure: a driver with a long record remained on the road. Survivors suffer lasting physical and emotional wounds. The city’s enforcement and oversight remain under scrutiny.

• Brooklyn Crash Leaves Family Scarred, Three Dead, ABC7, Published 2025-04-02

Apr 1 - A mother and two children died on Ocean Parkway. A driver with a suspended license and a record of violations struck them. The road has claimed many lives before. Residents see speeding daily. Calls for change echo. Danger remains.

The New York Post (April 1, 2025) reports that Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn has seen 20 deaths since 2014, with nearly 2,400 injuries since 2012. On March 30, Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license and 93 prior traffic violations, crashed into an Uber and then into a family, killing Natasha Saada and two of her children. A third child remains in critical condition. The article quotes Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives: Ocean Parkway is 'one of Brooklyn's most dangerous roads.' Residents and advocates demand stronger safety measures, including speed-limiting technology for repeat offenders. Mayor Eric Adams is open to lowering the speed limit, but state approval is needed. Despite Vision Zero, Ocean Parkway remains hazardous for pedestrians.

• Ocean Parkway Crash Exposes Deadly Pattern, New York Post, Published 2025-04-01