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 47
▸ Crush Injuries 20
▸ Amputation 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 30
▸ Severe Lacerations 14
▸ Concussion 29
▸ Whiplash 133
▸ Contusion/Bruise 317
▸ Abrasion 219
▸ Pain/Nausea 64
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.
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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.
Caught Speeding Recently in SD 22
- 2011 BMW Utility Vehicle (FA50564) – 47 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Me/Be Coup (R83UPC) – 38 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (544CGA) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black Land Rover Suburban (KWT7091) – 28 times • 6 in last 90d here
- 2021 White Audi Suburban (KJL8402) – 27 times • 1 in last 90d here
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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49th Street at 18th Avenue: an 84-year-old dies on the way to prayers
SD 22: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 5, 2025
About 6:30 PM on Oct 29, an 84-year-old shop owner walking to prayers was hit at 18th Avenue and 49th Street and died. Police records list the driver as unlicensed. NYC data logs the death; press confirms the time and his last walk.
This was one life. Since 2022, it is one of 48 people killed on these streets, with 5 children among the dead and 5,919 injured. The toll sits in public view in the city’s crash files.
This Week
- Oct 29: A driver in an SUV hit an 84-year-old man at 18th Avenue and 49th Street; he died at the scene, per police data and press. Source
- Oct 27: A driver turning left in a Genesis SUV hit a 28-year-old woman in the crosswalk at Avenue N and E 23rd Street; police recorded failure to yield by the driver and a serious injury. Source
One corner. A pattern.
In the past 12 months, 17 people were killed here and 1,620 were hurt in 2,230 crashes, according to the district’s rollup from the city’s datasets. Year to date, deaths are up 27.3% while injuries are only slightly lower than last year, a grim swap documented in the same files. The names change. The causes repeat.
Recent files show a man in his 70s killed crossing Avenue I, a mother and two daughters killed in a crosswalk on Ocean Parkway, and a 73-year-old woman killed on Avenue L. Each entry is a line of fields: age, action, impact point, “Apparent Death.” The database never looks up. It just counts. Source
Speeders keep coming back
The city’s camera network shows the repeat pattern. Since 2022, school‑zone cameras recorded 158,756 tickets after drivers crossed six violations in 12 months, and 71,778 after sixteen—tickets that a speed‑limiter law could have prevented. This year alone, that’s 36,187 and 17,170 preventable tickets. One plate seen in this area, FA50564, racked up 47 tickets citywide in 12 months. These are not one‑offs. They are habits our laws still allow. Source
“1.5% of motorists cause 21% of pedestrian deaths,” reported a citywide analysis of camera and crash data. The same work found vehicles with 16 camera tickets in a year are twice as likely to kill or seriously injure, and 30+ tickets multiplies the risk fifty‑fold. The pattern is stark. Source
Who will act?
Albany’s answer sits on paper: the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045), which would force repeat violators to use speed limiters. Our State Senator, Sam Sutton, was marked “excused” and missed a committee vote on June 12, 2025. What gives? Record.
At City Hall, the fix is also plain. The city can lower speeds and is rolling out 20 MPH zones. The case is simple and urgent; the steps are listed here.
An old man fell on 49th Street. The ledger will add a line. It doesn’t have to add another. Push to slow the cars and stop the repeat speeders. Start here.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
- Brooklyn shop owner, 84, fatally struck on way to prayers by unlicensed van driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-30
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- The 1.5 percent of drivers who cause 21 percent of pedestrian deaths, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-20
Fix the Problem
State Senator Sam Sutton
District 22
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Kalman Yeger
District 41
Council Member Inna Vernikov
District 48
▸ Other Geographies
SD 22 Senate District 22 sits in Brooklyn, District 48, AD 41.
It contains Borough Park, Mapleton-Midwood (West), Midwood, Gravesend (East)-Homecrest, Madison, Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach, Marine Park-Plumb Island, Brooklyn CB12, Brooklyn CB14, Brooklyn CB15.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 22
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Unlicensed SUV driver kills 84-year-old on 18 Ave▸Oct 29 - A southbound Ford SUV driver hit two men crossing 18 Ave at 49 St. The 84-year-old died. The 59-year-old was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. The driver was unlicensed.
An unlicensed driver in a 2018 Ford SUV, traveling south on 18 Ave near 49 St in Brooklyn, hit two men who were crossing outside an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. An 84-year-old man suffered head injuries and died. A 59-year-old man sustained back injuries. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver, a 38-year-old man, was going straight. It happened at 6:19 p.m. on October 29, 2025, at 18 Ave and 49 St in Brooklyn. The Ford was registered in New York. No damage was noted.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures woman in crosswalk▸Oct 27 - A driver turned left from Avenue N onto East 23rd Street and hit a 28-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk. She was semiconscious with crush injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.
At 9:20 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a Genesis SUV, eastbound on Avenue N, made a left turn onto East 23rd Street and hit a 28-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk. She suffered crush injuries and was semiconscious. According to the police report, the crash occurred at Avenue N and East 23rd Street while the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV's left front bumper. The driver was licensed. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection. No other severe injuries were noted in the report.
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Driver collides with teen riders on Avenue N▸Sep 19 - Driver in a sedan collided with teen riders on a motorized device at E 17 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both girls were ejected. One bled from the hip and leg. The other reported head pain.
A crash at E 17 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an other-motorized device. Two 15-year-old girls on the device were ejected. The teen driver suffered severe bleeding to the hip and upper leg. The teen passenger reported head pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." The crash record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" at the crash level. A New Jersey–registered 2008 Honda sedan was involved. Both units were recorded as going straight east before the impact.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Rear Impact on Flatbush▸Sep 6 - On Flatbush by the Belt Parkway, a 29-year-old motorcyclist went straight when the motorcycle's back end took the hit. He stayed conscious. He suffered severe leg cuts. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor.
A crash on Flatbush Ave at the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn injured a 29-year-old motorcyclist. According to the police report, the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead," and the point of impact was the "Center Back End." Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor. The rider suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists a second vehicle but provides no details on that driver or vehicle. Damage to the motorcycle was recorded at the center back end. The record names the rider as the driver. No other injuries are documented.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Moped Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on E 14 St▸Jul 8 - A moped hit a 90-year-old man at Avenue U and E 14 St. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. Brooklyn pavement ran red. No driver errors listed. The city failed to protect him.
A 90-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a moped struck him at Avenue U and E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was found unconscious at the intersection. The moped’s center front end took the impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections, especially the elderly. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
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Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
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Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
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Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
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Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
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Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Oct 29 - A southbound Ford SUV driver hit two men crossing 18 Ave at 49 St. The 84-year-old died. The 59-year-old was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. The driver was unlicensed.
An unlicensed driver in a 2018 Ford SUV, traveling south on 18 Ave near 49 St in Brooklyn, hit two men who were crossing outside an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. An 84-year-old man suffered head injuries and died. A 59-year-old man sustained back injuries. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver, a 38-year-old man, was going straight. It happened at 6:19 p.m. on October 29, 2025, at 18 Ave and 49 St in Brooklyn. The Ford was registered in New York. No damage was noted.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures woman in crosswalk▸Oct 27 - A driver turned left from Avenue N onto East 23rd Street and hit a 28-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk. She was semiconscious with crush injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.
At 9:20 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a Genesis SUV, eastbound on Avenue N, made a left turn onto East 23rd Street and hit a 28-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk. She suffered crush injuries and was semiconscious. According to the police report, the crash occurred at Avenue N and East 23rd Street while the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV's left front bumper. The driver was licensed. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection. No other severe injuries were noted in the report.
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Driver collides with teen riders on Avenue N▸Sep 19 - Driver in a sedan collided with teen riders on a motorized device at E 17 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both girls were ejected. One bled from the hip and leg. The other reported head pain.
A crash at E 17 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an other-motorized device. Two 15-year-old girls on the device were ejected. The teen driver suffered severe bleeding to the hip and upper leg. The teen passenger reported head pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." The crash record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" at the crash level. A New Jersey–registered 2008 Honda sedan was involved. Both units were recorded as going straight east before the impact.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Rear Impact on Flatbush▸Sep 6 - On Flatbush by the Belt Parkway, a 29-year-old motorcyclist went straight when the motorcycle's back end took the hit. He stayed conscious. He suffered severe leg cuts. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor.
A crash on Flatbush Ave at the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn injured a 29-year-old motorcyclist. According to the police report, the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead," and the point of impact was the "Center Back End." Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor. The rider suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists a second vehicle but provides no details on that driver or vehicle. Damage to the motorcycle was recorded at the center back end. The record names the rider as the driver. No other injuries are documented.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Moped Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on E 14 St▸Jul 8 - A moped hit a 90-year-old man at Avenue U and E 14 St. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. Brooklyn pavement ran red. No driver errors listed. The city failed to protect him.
A 90-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a moped struck him at Avenue U and E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was found unconscious at the intersection. The moped’s center front end took the impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections, especially the elderly. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
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Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
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Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
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Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
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Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
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Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Oct 27 - A driver turned left from Avenue N onto East 23rd Street and hit a 28-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk. She was semiconscious with crush injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.
At 9:20 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a Genesis SUV, eastbound on Avenue N, made a left turn onto East 23rd Street and hit a 28-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk. She suffered crush injuries and was semiconscious. According to the police report, the crash occurred at Avenue N and East 23rd Street while the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV's left front bumper. The driver was licensed. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection. No other severe injuries were noted in the report.
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Driver collides with teen riders on Avenue N▸Sep 19 - Driver in a sedan collided with teen riders on a motorized device at E 17 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both girls were ejected. One bled from the hip and leg. The other reported head pain.
A crash at E 17 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an other-motorized device. Two 15-year-old girls on the device were ejected. The teen driver suffered severe bleeding to the hip and upper leg. The teen passenger reported head pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." The crash record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" at the crash level. A New Jersey–registered 2008 Honda sedan was involved. Both units were recorded as going straight east before the impact.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Rear Impact on Flatbush▸Sep 6 - On Flatbush by the Belt Parkway, a 29-year-old motorcyclist went straight when the motorcycle's back end took the hit. He stayed conscious. He suffered severe leg cuts. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor.
A crash on Flatbush Ave at the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn injured a 29-year-old motorcyclist. According to the police report, the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead," and the point of impact was the "Center Back End." Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor. The rider suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists a second vehicle but provides no details on that driver or vehicle. Damage to the motorcycle was recorded at the center back end. The record names the rider as the driver. No other injuries are documented.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Moped Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on E 14 St▸Jul 8 - A moped hit a 90-year-old man at Avenue U and E 14 St. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. Brooklyn pavement ran red. No driver errors listed. The city failed to protect him.
A 90-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a moped struck him at Avenue U and E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was found unconscious at the intersection. The moped’s center front end took the impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections, especially the elderly. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
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Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
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Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
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Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
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Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
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Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Sep 19 - Driver in a sedan collided with teen riders on a motorized device at E 17 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both girls were ejected. One bled from the hip and leg. The other reported head pain.
A crash at E 17 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an other-motorized device. Two 15-year-old girls on the device were ejected. The teen driver suffered severe bleeding to the hip and upper leg. The teen passenger reported head pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." The crash record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" at the crash level. A New Jersey–registered 2008 Honda sedan was involved. Both units were recorded as going straight east before the impact.
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Motorcyclist Injured in Rear Impact on Flatbush▸Sep 6 - On Flatbush by the Belt Parkway, a 29-year-old motorcyclist went straight when the motorcycle's back end took the hit. He stayed conscious. He suffered severe leg cuts. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor.
A crash on Flatbush Ave at the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn injured a 29-year-old motorcyclist. According to the police report, the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead," and the point of impact was the "Center Back End." Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor. The rider suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists a second vehicle but provides no details on that driver or vehicle. Damage to the motorcycle was recorded at the center back end. The record names the rider as the driver. No other injuries are documented.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Moped Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on E 14 St▸Jul 8 - A moped hit a 90-year-old man at Avenue U and E 14 St. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. Brooklyn pavement ran red. No driver errors listed. The city failed to protect him.
A 90-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a moped struck him at Avenue U and E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was found unconscious at the intersection. The moped’s center front end took the impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections, especially the elderly. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
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Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
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Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
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Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12
Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
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Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Sep 6 - On Flatbush by the Belt Parkway, a 29-year-old motorcyclist went straight when the motorcycle's back end took the hit. He stayed conscious. He suffered severe leg cuts. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor.
A crash on Flatbush Ave at the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn injured a 29-year-old motorcyclist. According to the police report, the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead," and the point of impact was the "Center Back End." Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor. The rider suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists a second vehicle but provides no details on that driver or vehicle. Damage to the motorcycle was recorded at the center back end. The record names the rider as the driver. No other injuries are documented.
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Right-turn sedan flips scooter rider in Brooklyn▸Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
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Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Moped Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on E 14 St▸Jul 8 - A moped hit a 90-year-old man at Avenue U and E 14 St. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. Brooklyn pavement ran red. No driver errors listed. The city failed to protect him.
A 90-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a moped struck him at Avenue U and E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was found unconscious at the intersection. The moped’s center front end took the impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections, especially the elderly. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
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Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
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Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
15
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
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Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
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Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
17
SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Aug 18 - A sedan driver turned right and hit a northbound motorized scooter on Brigham Street. The 27‑year‑old rider was ejected with a bleeding head wound and was conscious. Police cited improper passing or lane use.
The driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit a northbound motorized scooter near 2328 Brigham St in Brooklyn. The scooter overturned and the 27-year-old male rider was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the driver. The sedan showed right-front bumper damage and the scooter was listed as overturned. No pedestrians were reported injured.
5
Speeding Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
8
Moped Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on E 14 St▸Jul 8 - A moped hit a 90-year-old man at Avenue U and E 14 St. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. Brooklyn pavement ran red. No driver errors listed. The city failed to protect him.
A 90-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a moped struck him at Avenue U and E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was found unconscious at the intersection. The moped’s center front end took the impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections, especially the elderly. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
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Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
15
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12
Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
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Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
16
Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
17
SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; one passenger was also ejected. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan was traveling west on the Belt Parkway when the vehicle overturned. The 22-year-old driver was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured; police said one passenger was also ejected. According to the police report, the crash killed the 22-year-old driver and injured three male passengers, ages 18, 20, and 22. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes that some occupants wore no safety equipment, mentioned after the cited driver errors. The car was registered in New Jersey and suffered an overturn.
12
Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
8
Moped Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on E 14 St▸Jul 8 - A moped hit a 90-year-old man at Avenue U and E 14 St. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. Brooklyn pavement ran red. No driver errors listed. The city failed to protect him.
A 90-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a moped struck him at Avenue U and E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was found unconscious at the intersection. The moped’s center front end took the impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections, especially the elderly. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
23
Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
15
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12
Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
12
Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
16
Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
17
SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
8
Moped Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on E 14 St▸Jul 8 - A moped hit a 90-year-old man at Avenue U and E 14 St. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. Brooklyn pavement ran red. No driver errors listed. The city failed to protect him.
A 90-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a moped struck him at Avenue U and E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was found unconscious at the intersection. The moped’s center front end took the impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections, especially the elderly. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
23
Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
15
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12
Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
12
Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
16
Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
17
SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
8
Moped Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on E 14 St▸Jul 8 - A moped hit a 90-year-old man at Avenue U and E 14 St. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. Brooklyn pavement ran red. No driver errors listed. The city failed to protect him.
A 90-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a moped struck him at Avenue U and E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was found unconscious at the intersection. The moped’s center front end took the impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections, especially the elderly. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
23
Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
15
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12
Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
12
Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
16
Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
17
SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Jul 8 - A moped hit a 90-year-old man at Avenue U and E 14 St. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. Brooklyn pavement ran red. No driver errors listed. The city failed to protect him.
A 90-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding after a moped struck him at Avenue U and E 14 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was found unconscious at the intersection. The moped’s center front end took the impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at city intersections, especially the elderly. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
23
Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
15
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12
Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
12
Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
16
Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
17
SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
- Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08
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Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
23
Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
15
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12
Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
12
Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
16
Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
17
SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
23
Improper Passing Kills Teen on Moped in Brooklyn▸Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
15
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12
Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
12
Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
16
Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
17
SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Jun 23 - A sedan struck a moped on Avenue N. A 17-year-old moped driver died. His 14-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane usage. Streets remain unforgiving.
A sedan collided with a moped at Avenue N and East 8th Street in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 17-year-old moped driver and left his 14-year-old passenger ejected and injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. The crash shows the lethal risk faced by young riders on city streets.
15
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Multiple on Coney Island Ave▸Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12
Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
12
Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
16
Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
17
SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Jun 15 - Metal tore metal on Coney Island Avenue. Three vehicles smashed. Passengers ejected, faces cut, bodies broken. Alcohol played its part. Sirens cut the night. Blood on the street. The city kept moving. The wounded waited for help.
A violent crash erupted at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan, a pick-up truck, and several SUVs collided. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. Fourteen people were involved. At least seven were injured, including passengers who suffered severe lacerations, fractures, and one who was ejected and left unconscious. Drivers and passengers reported pain, bleeding, and broken bones. The report states, 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left bodies battered and the street scarred. The crash shows again how alcohol and speed turn steel into shrapnel, and people into casualties.
13S 8344
Sutton misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-13
12
Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
12
Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
-
File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13
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Motorcyclist Killed in Avenue P Collision▸Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
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Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
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Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Jun 12 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Avenue P. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The sedan driver survived. The street saw violence and loss. Metal twisted. One life ended. The city moves on.
A deadly crash unfolded on Avenue P at East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle, making a left turn, collided with a sedan going straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The 42-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering head and crush injuries. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was uninjured. The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor. The report does not specify which driver disregarded traffic control. The crash left one dead and others shaken. The street bears the mark of another violent impact.
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Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave▸Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Jun 12 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.
12S 4045
Sutton misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.▸Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
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File S 4045,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-12
25
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.
Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Flatbush Crash▸May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
17
SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.
A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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SUV Slams Left Front, Elderly Driver Bleeds▸Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.
Apr 17 - An SUV struck hard on Ocean Parkway. The 78-year-old driver bled from his leg. He stayed conscious, alone in the car. No sirens, just blood and silence.
A 2019 Honda SUV hit hard on the left front near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver, alone and belted, suffered severe bleeding from his leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the impact left the driver injured and the vehicle’s left front bumper damaged. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other people or vehicles were involved. No driver errors are detailed in the data. The scene was quiet, marked only by injury and blood.