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 6
▸ Severe Bleeding 11
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 12
▸ Whiplash 44
▸ Contusion/Bruise 77
▸ Abrasion 61
▸ Pain/Nausea 38
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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Night on N 7th: another body, another corner, same story
Precinct 94: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 10, 2025
Just after Oct 5 on N 7 St at Roebling, a driver and a person on a bike collided. The cyclist was hurt. source
This Week
- On Nassau Ave at McGuinness Blvd, police recorded failure to yield by the driver; a person walking was injured. source
- At Greenpoint Ave and Monitor St, police recorded failure to yield by the driver; a person walking with the signal was hurt at the intersection. source
- On Huron St at West St, a driver and an e‑bike rider collided; the rider suffered a head injury. source
The count keeps climbing here
Since 2022, Precinct 94 has recorded 11 deaths and 1,655 injuries in traffic crashes. People walking account for 6 of those deaths; people biking, 2. source
The harm has not let up this year. Year to date, crashes stand at 704 with 5 deaths and 332 injuries, compared to 742 crashes, 1 death, and 364 injuries at this point last year. source
Corners that don’t forgive
Greenpoint Avenue shows a death and repeated injuries. Meeker Avenue and Vandervoort Avenue are steady injury sites. The Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway carries hundreds of injuries through this precinct on its own. source
Police reports in the past month tie injuries to drivers failing to yield at Nassau and McGuinness, and at Greenpoint and Monitor. source
Deaths cluster at dark hours here. Multiple fatalities hit around midnight, 3 AM, and 7 PM. source
For people walking, heavy vehicles leave the deepest cut: trucks are tied to 4 pedestrian deaths in this precinct’s data. source
What fixes the next corner
Start with the predictable moves at the known hot spots: daylighting at corners like Greenpoint Avenue, hardened turns and leading walk signals at Meeker and Vandervoort, tighter truck turns and routing away from crosswalks where possible. Then aim enforcement when it matters most: evening and overnight, and at left‑turn and right‑turn conflict points where police keep recording failure to yield.
Citywide tools exist. Lower the default speed limit. Require speed limiters for the worst repeat offenders. The steps and contacts are laid out here.
Who must answer for Precinct 94
Local officials for this area are Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, and State Senator Julia Salazar. The pattern on N 7 St, Greenpoint Avenue, Meeker, and the BQE is in the record. The deaths and injuries are in the record. The next move is theirs.
Act so the next person on a bike at N 7 St and Roebling gets home. Start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Assembly Member Emily Gallagher
District 50
Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez
District 34
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
▸ 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
11
Driver Ejected After Swerving for Phantom Car▸Feb 11 - A man flew from his TEYIN on Manhattan Avenue. Metal buckled. Blood spilled. His knee shattered. He swerved for a car that never struck him. The street stayed hard and indifferent. He remained conscious, pain flooding the winter dusk.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man driving a TEYIN southbound near 783 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn was ejected from his vehicle after swerving in reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The narrative states, 'He swerved for a ghost — a car that never touched him.' The crash left the left front of the vehicle crumpled and resulted in the driver suffering a shattered knee and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. No other vehicles made contact, and no other injuries were reported. The incident underscores the danger posed by sudden evasive maneuvers and the unpredictable hazards drivers introduce to city streets.
11
Chain Collision on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Feb 11 - Two SUVs stopped in traffic were struck from behind by a garbage truck traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both SUV drivers suffered neck and head injuries, conscious and restrained, as the truck's front end impacted their rear ends.
According to the police report, at 7:17 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a garbage truck traveling east struck two stopped SUVs from behind. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both SUV drivers, aged 44 and 35, were injured with neck and head trauma respectively, conscious and wearing lap belts. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck against the center back ends of the SUVs. The collision caused internal complaints but no ejections. The report does not specify driver errors beyond the general vehicular factor, but the rear-end nature of the crash highlights failure to maintain safe distance or control by the truck driver.
3
SUV Slams Sedan From Behind on Expressway▸Feb 3 - SUV rear-ends sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Sedan driver, 62, suffers head and internal injuries. Police cite following too closely. Impact leaves driver in shock. Systemic danger on city highways persists.
According to the police report, an SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:45 PM. The 62-year-old male sedan driver suffered head and internal injuries and was left in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper and the SUV's front were damaged. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
2
Taxi Skids on Wet BQE, Passengers Bleed▸Feb 2 - A taxi loses grip on the slick Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal buckles. Two rear passengers bleed, faces cut and bruised. The cab’s front end is crushed. Rain turns routine travel into chaos.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway skidded on slippery pavement. The report states, 'A taxi skids on wet blacktop. Metal folds. A man, 56, sits in the back. Blood spills from his head. He is awake. The cab's front end is crushed.' Two rear passengers were injured: a 54-year-old woman suffered a facial contusion, and a 56-year-old man sustained severe head lacerations. Both remained conscious. The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Slippery.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited. The crash highlights the danger wet roads pose to passengers, with the impact crushing the cab’s front end and leaving blood on the seats.
28
Moped Slams Stopped Sedan on Kent Avenue▸Jan 28 - Night on Kent Avenue. A moped barrels into a stopped sedan. The rider, helmeted, is hurled and bleeds hard onto the cold blacktop. The sedan sits untouched. The man does not. Steel and flesh meet. Only one is spared.
A 34-year-old moped rider was severely injured after crashing into a stopped sedan near 157 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the moped 'slams a stopped sedan,' with the rider 'thrown, helmeted, bleeding hard from the arm.' The police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped's front end struck the right side doors of the sedan, which was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage. The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to the lower arm. According to the police, the sedan remained stationary and was not physically impacted, while the moped absorbed the full force. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
12
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Union Avenue▸Jan 12 - A northbound sedan struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Union Avenue. The impact left her unconscious with severe injuries. Police list no driver errors. The street became a danger zone.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Union Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection, when a northbound Jeep sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused severe injuries to her entire body and left her unconscious with internal complaints. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted without assigning blame. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
8
Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
3
Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Greenpoint Avenue▸Jan 3 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Greenpoint Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered arm injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and headed west. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Greenpoint Avenue struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed outside an intersection at 10:32 p.m. The impact was at the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, minor bleeding, and shock. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and lists 'Unspecified' contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face when crossing outside marked crosswalks in Brooklyn.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 11 - A man flew from his TEYIN on Manhattan Avenue. Metal buckled. Blood spilled. His knee shattered. He swerved for a car that never struck him. The street stayed hard and indifferent. He remained conscious, pain flooding the winter dusk.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man driving a TEYIN southbound near 783 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn was ejected from his vehicle after swerving in reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The narrative states, 'He swerved for a ghost — a car that never touched him.' The crash left the left front of the vehicle crumpled and resulted in the driver suffering a shattered knee and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. No other vehicles made contact, and no other injuries were reported. The incident underscores the danger posed by sudden evasive maneuvers and the unpredictable hazards drivers introduce to city streets.
11
Chain Collision on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Feb 11 - Two SUVs stopped in traffic were struck from behind by a garbage truck traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both SUV drivers suffered neck and head injuries, conscious and restrained, as the truck's front end impacted their rear ends.
According to the police report, at 7:17 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a garbage truck traveling east struck two stopped SUVs from behind. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both SUV drivers, aged 44 and 35, were injured with neck and head trauma respectively, conscious and wearing lap belts. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck against the center back ends of the SUVs. The collision caused internal complaints but no ejections. The report does not specify driver errors beyond the general vehicular factor, but the rear-end nature of the crash highlights failure to maintain safe distance or control by the truck driver.
3
SUV Slams Sedan From Behind on Expressway▸Feb 3 - SUV rear-ends sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Sedan driver, 62, suffers head and internal injuries. Police cite following too closely. Impact leaves driver in shock. Systemic danger on city highways persists.
According to the police report, an SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:45 PM. The 62-year-old male sedan driver suffered head and internal injuries and was left in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper and the SUV's front were damaged. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
2
Taxi Skids on Wet BQE, Passengers Bleed▸Feb 2 - A taxi loses grip on the slick Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal buckles. Two rear passengers bleed, faces cut and bruised. The cab’s front end is crushed. Rain turns routine travel into chaos.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway skidded on slippery pavement. The report states, 'A taxi skids on wet blacktop. Metal folds. A man, 56, sits in the back. Blood spills from his head. He is awake. The cab's front end is crushed.' Two rear passengers were injured: a 54-year-old woman suffered a facial contusion, and a 56-year-old man sustained severe head lacerations. Both remained conscious. The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Slippery.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited. The crash highlights the danger wet roads pose to passengers, with the impact crushing the cab’s front end and leaving blood on the seats.
28
Moped Slams Stopped Sedan on Kent Avenue▸Jan 28 - Night on Kent Avenue. A moped barrels into a stopped sedan. The rider, helmeted, is hurled and bleeds hard onto the cold blacktop. The sedan sits untouched. The man does not. Steel and flesh meet. Only one is spared.
A 34-year-old moped rider was severely injured after crashing into a stopped sedan near 157 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the moped 'slams a stopped sedan,' with the rider 'thrown, helmeted, bleeding hard from the arm.' The police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped's front end struck the right side doors of the sedan, which was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage. The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to the lower arm. According to the police, the sedan remained stationary and was not physically impacted, while the moped absorbed the full force. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
26
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
12
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Union Avenue▸Jan 12 - A northbound sedan struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Union Avenue. The impact left her unconscious with severe injuries. Police list no driver errors. The street became a danger zone.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Union Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection, when a northbound Jeep sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused severe injuries to her entire body and left her unconscious with internal complaints. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted without assigning blame. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
8
Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
3
Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Greenpoint Avenue▸Jan 3 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Greenpoint Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered arm injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and headed west. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Greenpoint Avenue struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed outside an intersection at 10:32 p.m. The impact was at the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, minor bleeding, and shock. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and lists 'Unspecified' contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face when crossing outside marked crosswalks in Brooklyn.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 11 - Two SUVs stopped in traffic were struck from behind by a garbage truck traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both SUV drivers suffered neck and head injuries, conscious and restrained, as the truck's front end impacted their rear ends.
According to the police report, at 7:17 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a garbage truck traveling east struck two stopped SUVs from behind. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both SUV drivers, aged 44 and 35, were injured with neck and head trauma respectively, conscious and wearing lap belts. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck against the center back ends of the SUVs. The collision caused internal complaints but no ejections. The report does not specify driver errors beyond the general vehicular factor, but the rear-end nature of the crash highlights failure to maintain safe distance or control by the truck driver.
3
SUV Slams Sedan From Behind on Expressway▸Feb 3 - SUV rear-ends sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Sedan driver, 62, suffers head and internal injuries. Police cite following too closely. Impact leaves driver in shock. Systemic danger on city highways persists.
According to the police report, an SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:45 PM. The 62-year-old male sedan driver suffered head and internal injuries and was left in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper and the SUV's front were damaged. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
2
Taxi Skids on Wet BQE, Passengers Bleed▸Feb 2 - A taxi loses grip on the slick Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal buckles. Two rear passengers bleed, faces cut and bruised. The cab’s front end is crushed. Rain turns routine travel into chaos.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway skidded on slippery pavement. The report states, 'A taxi skids on wet blacktop. Metal folds. A man, 56, sits in the back. Blood spills from his head. He is awake. The cab's front end is crushed.' Two rear passengers were injured: a 54-year-old woman suffered a facial contusion, and a 56-year-old man sustained severe head lacerations. Both remained conscious. The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Slippery.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited. The crash highlights the danger wet roads pose to passengers, with the impact crushing the cab’s front end and leaving blood on the seats.
28
Moped Slams Stopped Sedan on Kent Avenue▸Jan 28 - Night on Kent Avenue. A moped barrels into a stopped sedan. The rider, helmeted, is hurled and bleeds hard onto the cold blacktop. The sedan sits untouched. The man does not. Steel and flesh meet. Only one is spared.
A 34-year-old moped rider was severely injured after crashing into a stopped sedan near 157 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the moped 'slams a stopped sedan,' with the rider 'thrown, helmeted, bleeding hard from the arm.' The police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped's front end struck the right side doors of the sedan, which was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage. The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to the lower arm. According to the police, the sedan remained stationary and was not physically impacted, while the moped absorbed the full force. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
26
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
-
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
12
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Union Avenue▸Jan 12 - A northbound sedan struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Union Avenue. The impact left her unconscious with severe injuries. Police list no driver errors. The street became a danger zone.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Union Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection, when a northbound Jeep sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused severe injuries to her entire body and left her unconscious with internal complaints. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted without assigning blame. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
8
Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
3
Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Greenpoint Avenue▸Jan 3 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Greenpoint Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered arm injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and headed west. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Greenpoint Avenue struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed outside an intersection at 10:32 p.m. The impact was at the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, minor bleeding, and shock. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and lists 'Unspecified' contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face when crossing outside marked crosswalks in Brooklyn.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 3 - SUV rear-ends sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Sedan driver, 62, suffers head and internal injuries. Police cite following too closely. Impact leaves driver in shock. Systemic danger on city highways persists.
According to the police report, an SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:45 PM. The 62-year-old male sedan driver suffered head and internal injuries and was left in shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper and the SUV's front were damaged. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.
2
Taxi Skids on Wet BQE, Passengers Bleed▸Feb 2 - A taxi loses grip on the slick Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal buckles. Two rear passengers bleed, faces cut and bruised. The cab’s front end is crushed. Rain turns routine travel into chaos.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway skidded on slippery pavement. The report states, 'A taxi skids on wet blacktop. Metal folds. A man, 56, sits in the back. Blood spills from his head. He is awake. The cab's front end is crushed.' Two rear passengers were injured: a 54-year-old woman suffered a facial contusion, and a 56-year-old man sustained severe head lacerations. Both remained conscious. The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Slippery.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited. The crash highlights the danger wet roads pose to passengers, with the impact crushing the cab’s front end and leaving blood on the seats.
28
Moped Slams Stopped Sedan on Kent Avenue▸Jan 28 - Night on Kent Avenue. A moped barrels into a stopped sedan. The rider, helmeted, is hurled and bleeds hard onto the cold blacktop. The sedan sits untouched. The man does not. Steel and flesh meet. Only one is spared.
A 34-year-old moped rider was severely injured after crashing into a stopped sedan near 157 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the moped 'slams a stopped sedan,' with the rider 'thrown, helmeted, bleeding hard from the arm.' The police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped's front end struck the right side doors of the sedan, which was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage. The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to the lower arm. According to the police, the sedan remained stationary and was not physically impacted, while the moped absorbed the full force. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
12
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Union Avenue▸Jan 12 - A northbound sedan struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Union Avenue. The impact left her unconscious with severe injuries. Police list no driver errors. The street became a danger zone.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Union Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection, when a northbound Jeep sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused severe injuries to her entire body and left her unconscious with internal complaints. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted without assigning blame. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
8
Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
3
Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Greenpoint Avenue▸Jan 3 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Greenpoint Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered arm injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and headed west. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Greenpoint Avenue struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed outside an intersection at 10:32 p.m. The impact was at the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, minor bleeding, and shock. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and lists 'Unspecified' contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face when crossing outside marked crosswalks in Brooklyn.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 2 - A taxi loses grip on the slick Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal buckles. Two rear passengers bleed, faces cut and bruised. The cab’s front end is crushed. Rain turns routine travel into chaos.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway skidded on slippery pavement. The report states, 'A taxi skids on wet blacktop. Metal folds. A man, 56, sits in the back. Blood spills from his head. He is awake. The cab's front end is crushed.' Two rear passengers were injured: a 54-year-old woman suffered a facial contusion, and a 56-year-old man sustained severe head lacerations. Both remained conscious. The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Slippery.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited. The crash highlights the danger wet roads pose to passengers, with the impact crushing the cab’s front end and leaving blood on the seats.
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Moped Slams Stopped Sedan on Kent Avenue▸Jan 28 - Night on Kent Avenue. A moped barrels into a stopped sedan. The rider, helmeted, is hurled and bleeds hard onto the cold blacktop. The sedan sits untouched. The man does not. Steel and flesh meet. Only one is spared.
A 34-year-old moped rider was severely injured after crashing into a stopped sedan near 157 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the moped 'slams a stopped sedan,' with the rider 'thrown, helmeted, bleeding hard from the arm.' The police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped's front end struck the right side doors of the sedan, which was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage. The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to the lower arm. According to the police, the sedan remained stationary and was not physically impacted, while the moped absorbed the full force. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
26
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
12
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Union Avenue▸Jan 12 - A northbound sedan struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Union Avenue. The impact left her unconscious with severe injuries. Police list no driver errors. The street became a danger zone.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Union Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection, when a northbound Jeep sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused severe injuries to her entire body and left her unconscious with internal complaints. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted without assigning blame. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
8
Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
3
Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Greenpoint Avenue▸Jan 3 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Greenpoint Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered arm injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and headed west. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Greenpoint Avenue struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed outside an intersection at 10:32 p.m. The impact was at the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, minor bleeding, and shock. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and lists 'Unspecified' contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face when crossing outside marked crosswalks in Brooklyn.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 28 - Night on Kent Avenue. A moped barrels into a stopped sedan. The rider, helmeted, is hurled and bleeds hard onto the cold blacktop. The sedan sits untouched. The man does not. Steel and flesh meet. Only one is spared.
A 34-year-old moped rider was severely injured after crashing into a stopped sedan near 157 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m., according to the police report. The report states the moped 'slams a stopped sedan,' with the rider 'thrown, helmeted, bleeding hard from the arm.' The police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The moped's front end struck the right side doors of the sedan, which was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage. The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to the lower arm. According to the police, the sedan remained stationary and was not physically impacted, while the moped absorbed the full force. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
26
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
12
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Union Avenue▸Jan 12 - A northbound sedan struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Union Avenue. The impact left her unconscious with severe injuries. Police list no driver errors. The street became a danger zone.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Union Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection, when a northbound Jeep sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused severe injuries to her entire body and left her unconscious with internal complaints. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted without assigning blame. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
8
Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
3
Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Greenpoint Avenue▸Jan 3 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Greenpoint Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered arm injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and headed west. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Greenpoint Avenue struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed outside an intersection at 10:32 p.m. The impact was at the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, minor bleeding, and shock. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and lists 'Unspecified' contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face when crossing outside marked crosswalks in Brooklyn.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
12
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Union Avenue▸Jan 12 - A northbound sedan struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Union Avenue. The impact left her unconscious with severe injuries. Police list no driver errors. The street became a danger zone.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Union Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection, when a northbound Jeep sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused severe injuries to her entire body and left her unconscious with internal complaints. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted without assigning blame. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
8
Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
3
Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Greenpoint Avenue▸Jan 3 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Greenpoint Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered arm injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and headed west. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Greenpoint Avenue struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed outside an intersection at 10:32 p.m. The impact was at the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, minor bleeding, and shock. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and lists 'Unspecified' contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face when crossing outside marked crosswalks in Brooklyn.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 12 - A northbound sedan struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Union Avenue. The impact left her unconscious with severe injuries. Police list no driver errors. The street became a danger zone.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Union Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection, when a northbound Jeep sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused severe injuries to her entire body and left her unconscious with internal complaints. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted without assigning blame. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.
8
Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
3
Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Greenpoint Avenue▸Jan 3 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Greenpoint Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered arm injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and headed west. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Greenpoint Avenue struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed outside an intersection at 10:32 p.m. The impact was at the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, minor bleeding, and shock. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and lists 'Unspecified' contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face when crossing outside marked crosswalks in Brooklyn.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
3
Sedan Hits Woman Crossing Greenpoint Avenue▸Jan 3 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Greenpoint Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered arm injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and headed west. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Greenpoint Avenue struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed outside an intersection at 10:32 p.m. The impact was at the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, minor bleeding, and shock. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and lists 'Unspecified' contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face when crossing outside marked crosswalks in Brooklyn.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 3 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Greenpoint Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered arm injuries, shock, and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and headed west. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Greenpoint Avenue struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed outside an intersection at 10:32 p.m. The impact was at the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, minor bleeding, and shock. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and lists 'Unspecified' contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face when crossing outside marked crosswalks in Brooklyn.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
- Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01