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 13
▸ Whiplash 50
▸ Contusion/Bruise 79
▸ Abrasion 63
▸ Pain/Nausea 39
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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Left turns, broken bodies: Precinct 94’s pattern won’t let up
Precinct 94: Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 4, 2025
Just after 6 PM on Nov 25, at Nassau Ave and Kingsland Ave, a driver turning left hit a person in the crosswalk. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield; the person was crossing with the signal (open data).
In this precinct, since 2022, 11 people have been killed and 1,747 injured in 4,026 crashes (open data). The toll does not ease. This year, crashes fell to 869 from 906, but deaths rose to 5 from 1, with injuries at 424 (open data).
This Week
- Nov 25: At Nassau and Kingsland, a left‑turning sedan hit a person crossing with the signal; police cited driver inattention and failure to yield (open data).
- Nov 24: At McGuinness Blvd and Nassau Ave, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a person crossing with the signal; police recorded inattention (open data).
- Nov 24: On McGuinness Blvd near 211, a person on a bike going straight was injured in a crash with a sedan that was stopped in traffic (open data).
- Nov 23: At Bedford Ave and Lorimer St, a driver in an SUV turned right and injured a person crossing in a marked crosswalk; police recorded failure to yield by the driver (open data).
Where it keeps happening
Police list Greenpoint Avenue as a top location here with one death and dozens hurt since 2022. Driggs Ave also ranks among the worst for serious injuries (open data). Deaths often land in the dark hours: multiple fatalities at midnight, 3 AM, and again around 7 PM (open data).
Heavy vehicles hit hardest. Trucks and buses killed four people walking here since 2022 (open data). On the BQE inside the precinct, police also logged unsafe speed and lane changes as causes in recent crashes (open data).
The pattern: turns, speed, night
The left‑turn hits keep coming at Nassau Ave. Police recorded failure to yield by drivers in both crosswalk cases above. Night and early‑morning deaths pile up, which means darkness and fatigue meet speed on wide streets. McGuinness and Meeker see steady harm.
Precinct 94 and DOT have tools for this. Use hardened centerlines and daylighting on Nassau and McGuinness. Add leading pedestrian intervals and protected turns at repeat corners. Target trucks on Meeker and the BQE ramps at night. Aim enforcement at failure‑to‑yield and unsafe speed—the causes police keep writing down here (open data).
Citywide fixes that would help here
Speed decides who lives. The city has the power to set safer speeds. A 20 MPH default on residential streets would give people walking a chance. The state can also stop the worst repeat offenders. The proposed Stop Super Speeders Act would require drivers with 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year to install a speed‑limiting device, capping them at the limit plus 5 MPH (details and bill info).
The Nassau and Kingsland crosswalk is not special. It is ordinary. That is the horror. The next left‑turn hit is already lining up.
Take one step: tell City Hall and Albany to slow the cars and rein in repeat speeders. Start here.
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▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 94 Police Precinct 94 sits in Brooklyn, District 34, AD 50, SD 18.
It contains Brooklyn CB1, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, East Williamsburg.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 94
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Woman Killed Exiting Taxi In Brooklyn▸Mar 1 - A woman stepped from a cab onto Flatbush Avenue. A Chevrolet struck her. She died at the hospital. Two cars, one victim, late at night. The street did not forgive her pause. The drivers stayed. The city investigates.
ABC7 reported on March 1, 2025, that a 45-year-old woman was killed after exiting a taxi near State Street and Flatbush Avenue in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. According to the NYPD, she was "riding in a black Cadillac traveling southbound in the middle lane" before she got out. A gray Chevrolet, also southbound but in the right lane, struck her. Both drivers remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad continues to review the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by passengers exiting vehicles on busy city streets, and underscores the dangers of multi-lane traffic corridors where vulnerable road users must navigate fast-moving cars.
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Woman Killed Exiting Taxi In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-01
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Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Feb 28 - A drunk driver blasted through a red light at 72 mph. He struck Katherine Harris, killing her steps from home. The car crashed on. Blood alcohol twice the limit. The street became a crime scene. Lives shattered in seconds.
NY Daily News reported on February 28, 2025, that Erick Trujillo, 29, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. On April 16, 2023, Trujillo drove his Volvo at 72 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a red light at Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street in Brooklyn. He struck pedestrian Katherine Harris, 31, killing her instantly, then rear-ended another car and crashed into an outdoor dining shed. Trujillo's blood alcohol level was .17, more than twice the legal limit. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "This defendant made a disastrous decision when he got behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated." The case highlights the lethal consequences of impaired driving and excessive speed, underscoring systemic risks for pedestrians in New York City.
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Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-28
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Bicyclist Slams Parked Truck on Manhattan Ave▸Feb 27 - A cyclist hit a parked pick-up in Brooklyn. He flew from his bike. He bruised his leg, knee, and foot. Police blamed confusion. The truck stood still. The street stayed hard.
According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north struck the right side doors of a parked pick-up truck near 966 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:49 AM. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The pick-up truck was stationary and undamaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet. No driver errors were cited in the report.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist in Brooklyn▸Feb 22 - SUV driver, distracted, struck a westbound cyclist on Greenpoint Ave. The impact threw the rider, leaving him bruised and hurt. Metal bent. Flesh bruised. Danger in a moment’s lapse.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2024 Mazda SUV, driven by a licensed woman, struck him with its right front quarter panel while entering a parked position on Greenpoint Avenue. The cyclist, heading west, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction during parking maneuvers.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Crash▸Feb 17 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial contusions in a crash on Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a single bicyclist was involved in a crash on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was the driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruise to the face, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The data focuses on the injury and crash details without attributing fault or noting victim behaviors as contributing factors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Mar 1 - A woman stepped from a cab onto Flatbush Avenue. A Chevrolet struck her. She died at the hospital. Two cars, one victim, late at night. The street did not forgive her pause. The drivers stayed. The city investigates.
ABC7 reported on March 1, 2025, that a 45-year-old woman was killed after exiting a taxi near State Street and Flatbush Avenue in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. According to the NYPD, she was "riding in a black Cadillac traveling southbound in the middle lane" before she got out. A gray Chevrolet, also southbound but in the right lane, struck her. Both drivers remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad continues to review the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by passengers exiting vehicles on busy city streets, and underscores the dangers of multi-lane traffic corridors where vulnerable road users must navigate fast-moving cars.
- Woman Killed Exiting Taxi In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-03-01
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Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Feb 28 - A drunk driver blasted through a red light at 72 mph. He struck Katherine Harris, killing her steps from home. The car crashed on. Blood alcohol twice the limit. The street became a crime scene. Lives shattered in seconds.
NY Daily News reported on February 28, 2025, that Erick Trujillo, 29, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. On April 16, 2023, Trujillo drove his Volvo at 72 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a red light at Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street in Brooklyn. He struck pedestrian Katherine Harris, 31, killing her instantly, then rear-ended another car and crashed into an outdoor dining shed. Trujillo's blood alcohol level was .17, more than twice the legal limit. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "This defendant made a disastrous decision when he got behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated." The case highlights the lethal consequences of impaired driving and excessive speed, underscoring systemic risks for pedestrians in New York City.
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Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-28
27
Bicyclist Slams Parked Truck on Manhattan Ave▸Feb 27 - A cyclist hit a parked pick-up in Brooklyn. He flew from his bike. He bruised his leg, knee, and foot. Police blamed confusion. The truck stood still. The street stayed hard.
According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north struck the right side doors of a parked pick-up truck near 966 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:49 AM. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The pick-up truck was stationary and undamaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet. No driver errors were cited in the report.
22
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist in Brooklyn▸Feb 22 - SUV driver, distracted, struck a westbound cyclist on Greenpoint Ave. The impact threw the rider, leaving him bruised and hurt. Metal bent. Flesh bruised. Danger in a moment’s lapse.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2024 Mazda SUV, driven by a licensed woman, struck him with its right front quarter panel while entering a parked position on Greenpoint Avenue. The cyclist, heading west, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction during parking maneuvers.
18
BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
17
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Crash▸Feb 17 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial contusions in a crash on Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a single bicyclist was involved in a crash on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was the driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruise to the face, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The data focuses on the injury and crash details without attributing fault or noting victim behaviors as contributing factors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 28 - A drunk driver blasted through a red light at 72 mph. He struck Katherine Harris, killing her steps from home. The car crashed on. Blood alcohol twice the limit. The street became a crime scene. Lives shattered in seconds.
NY Daily News reported on February 28, 2025, that Erick Trujillo, 29, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. On April 16, 2023, Trujillo drove his Volvo at 72 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a red light at Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street in Brooklyn. He struck pedestrian Katherine Harris, 31, killing her instantly, then rear-ended another car and crashed into an outdoor dining shed. Trujillo's blood alcohol level was .17, more than twice the legal limit. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "This defendant made a disastrous decision when he got behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated." The case highlights the lethal consequences of impaired driving and excessive speed, underscoring systemic risks for pedestrians in New York City.
- Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-28
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Bicyclist Slams Parked Truck on Manhattan Ave▸Feb 27 - A cyclist hit a parked pick-up in Brooklyn. He flew from his bike. He bruised his leg, knee, and foot. Police blamed confusion. The truck stood still. The street stayed hard.
According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north struck the right side doors of a parked pick-up truck near 966 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:49 AM. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The pick-up truck was stationary and undamaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet. No driver errors were cited in the report.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist in Brooklyn▸Feb 22 - SUV driver, distracted, struck a westbound cyclist on Greenpoint Ave. The impact threw the rider, leaving him bruised and hurt. Metal bent. Flesh bruised. Danger in a moment’s lapse.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2024 Mazda SUV, driven by a licensed woman, struck him with its right front quarter panel while entering a parked position on Greenpoint Avenue. The cyclist, heading west, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction during parking maneuvers.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Crash▸Feb 17 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial contusions in a crash on Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a single bicyclist was involved in a crash on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was the driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruise to the face, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The data focuses on the injury and crash details without attributing fault or noting victim behaviors as contributing factors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 27 - A cyclist hit a parked pick-up in Brooklyn. He flew from his bike. He bruised his leg, knee, and foot. Police blamed confusion. The truck stood still. The street stayed hard.
According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north struck the right side doors of a parked pick-up truck near 966 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:49 AM. The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The pick-up truck was stationary and undamaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet. No driver errors were cited in the report.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Cyclist in Brooklyn▸Feb 22 - SUV driver, distracted, struck a westbound cyclist on Greenpoint Ave. The impact threw the rider, leaving him bruised and hurt. Metal bent. Flesh bruised. Danger in a moment’s lapse.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2024 Mazda SUV, driven by a licensed woman, struck him with its right front quarter panel while entering a parked position on Greenpoint Avenue. The cyclist, heading west, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction during parking maneuvers.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Crash▸Feb 17 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial contusions in a crash on Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a single bicyclist was involved in a crash on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was the driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruise to the face, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The data focuses on the injury and crash details without attributing fault or noting victim behaviors as contributing factors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 22 - SUV driver, distracted, struck a westbound cyclist on Greenpoint Ave. The impact threw the rider, leaving him bruised and hurt. Metal bent. Flesh bruised. Danger in a moment’s lapse.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2024 Mazda SUV, driven by a licensed woman, struck him with its right front quarter panel while entering a parked position on Greenpoint Avenue. The cyclist, heading west, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction during parking maneuvers.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
17
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Crash▸Feb 17 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial contusions in a crash on Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a single bicyclist was involved in a crash on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was the driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruise to the face, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The data focuses on the injury and crash details without attributing fault or noting victim behaviors as contributing factors.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
- BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Crash▸Feb 17 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial contusions in a crash on Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a single bicyclist was involved in a crash on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was the driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruise to the face, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The data focuses on the injury and crash details without attributing fault or noting victim behaviors as contributing factors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 17 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial contusions in a crash on Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a single bicyclist was involved in a crash on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was the driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruise to the face, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The data focuses on the injury and crash details without attributing fault or noting victim behaviors as contributing factors.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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 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
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 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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