Traffic fatality

Brooklyn Crime Blotter – May 21st

(Image: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)Concerns about an increase in crime continue to play a central role [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/14/nyregion/nyc-crime-mayoral-race.html] in the city’s mayoral race.New NYPD data [https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2021/05/11/around-brooklyn-crime-rate-up-30-in-nyc/] shows crime across the city jumped 30%

homicide

Crime Blotter: Missing Neighbors, Deaths, Robberies and Subway Assaults

Missing: The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the following missing persons. Napoleon FilmoreNapoleon Filmore, 55, was last seen inside of his residence at 832 Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn on Thursday, April 8, 2021, just before 9 pm. at 2046 hours. Mr. Filmore

brighton beach

97 Year Old Neighbor Killed on Brighton Beach Avenue

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] Volf Ferman of Brighton 12 Street was resting on a walking device, close to the

Kids & Family

Mother of 2 Killed in Williamsburg by Drunk Driver

A drunk driver has been charged with manslaughter after fatally striking a woman in his gray 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee on Friday in Williamsburg, cops say. Lakierdra Thomas, 32, was texting her boyfriend on her way to buy gifts for her two children when she was killed by the drunk

Kids & Family

Child Killed By School Bus (Developing)

Hillel Lichtenstein for BklynerA yellow school bus was picking up Shimon Fried, 6, and his older brother, 9, on their way to school from South 5th Street near Hooper Street in Williamsburg (90 Precinct). The brother made it onto the bus but the driver allegedly didn’t see the child

Borough Park

Two Arrests In Two Deaths Of Children

Hatzolah and NYPD arriving at the scene. Image by Loudlabs.Boro Park/Mapleton Yesterday, the driver who struck and killed one child and left another in critical condition [/one-child-killed-another-critically-injured-in-horrific-borough-park-crash/] on January 4, was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, and

News

Head: One Dead and Two Injured in BQE Car Crash

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] One man has died, and two others are injured as a result of a vehicle

Marine Park

Pedestrian Killed In Marine Park Crash

MARINE PARK/MILL BASIN – On Wednesday, January 20, 2020, just around 7:30 pm the driver of a car crashed into a pedestrian killing him. Crash scene. Hillel Lichtenstein / BklynerThe crash took place outside 2233 Utica Avenue (63 Precinct). Upon arrival, officers observed a 60-year-old man in the roadway, with

Borough Park

One Child Killed, Another Critically Injured in Horrific Borough Park Crash

Police at the scene of the incident. Image by Loudlabs.One child has died, another severely injured, as a result of a horrific car crash in Borough Park/Bensonhurst on Monday morning that has left the community in deep mourning. The victims, two young boys, were struck by a blue

Central Brooklyn

Another Police Involved Shooting, A Tragic Ebike Crash, Video Of Suspect In Ditmas Park Killing

Police Shot A Machete-Wielding Man Dead Last Night The machete that was recovered.Shortly after 6:10 pm, officers from the 73 Precinct responded to multiple 911 calls regarding a man with a large machete acting erratically chasing people and damaging property. He head just attacked and slashed a woman

Central Brooklyn

Police Involved Shooting, Reckless Driving, Murdered Baby, Arrests

This year seems set to go out with a bang despite all efforts to rein in the violence. Last night, shortly after 6 pm, two shots rang out on Lenox Road in Flatbush. Police took two men with guns into custody. Here’s what unfolded, based on preliminary information from

Central Brooklyn

OPINION: Community Boards Must Share the Blame for not Demanding Safe Streets

This is a common sight near Graham and Metropolitan Ave intersection. By Paul Kelterborn.Paul Kelterborn is a resident of Brooklyn Community Board One and a regular bicycle commuter. The death of Adrian Coyotl De Los Santos, a bicyclist killed on December 23 [/cyclist-fatally-struck-by-mta-bus-driver/] when an MTA bus driver mowed

Announcements

Cyclist Fatally Struck By MTA Bus Driver

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] WILLIAMSBURG – A 33-year-old cyclist has died after an MTA driver crashed into him last night.

Announcements

77-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Driver In Bushwick

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] BUSHWICK – A 77-year-old pedestrian has died after a driver struck her as she was crossing

canarsie

Man Dead After Crashing Car Into Garbage Truck

At the scene of the crash. (Photo via Loudlabs)CANARSIE – A 32-year-old man is dead after crashing his car into a sanitation truck early yesterday morning. On Sunday, December 20 at around 3:46 a.m., Kenneth T. Pamphile was driving a 2002 Nissan Altima and was traveling westbound on

Announcements

Motorcyclist Dead In Mill Basin Crash

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] MILL BASIN – A 30-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash last week. On Thursday, December

Announcements

Two Dead In East New York Hit-And-Run

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] EAST NEW YORK – Two people are dead after a two-car crash this weekend. On Saturday,

Announcements

Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Midwood, Driver Arrested

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] MIDWOOD – A 69-year-old neighbor is dead after being struck by a driver while crossing the

community

One Dead In Three-Car Crash In Williamsburg After Tire Blows Out

One of the vehicles involved in the fatal crash this morning. (Photo via Loudlabs)WILLIAMSBURG – A 28-year-old man is dead after a three-car crash took place early this morning after a car’s tire blew out. On Wednesday, November 25, at around 1:10 a.m., a 30-year-old man was

Announcements

Man Killed In Hit-And-Run On Belt Parkway

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] SHEEPSHEAD BAY – A 26-year-old man is dead after a driver struck him with a car

Announcements

62-Year-Old Woman Dies After Struck By Drunk Driver In Boerum Hill

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] BOERUM HILL – A 62-year-old woman is dead after she crossed the street and was struck

Announcements

Man Crashes Car Into Tree And Dies

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] SHEEPSHEAD BAY – A 31-year-old man is dead after losing control of his car and driving

community

22-Year-Old Cyclist Struck By SUV Driver Dies From Injuries

Photo: Paul Stremple/BklynerCYPRESS HILLS – A 22-year-old cyclist is dead after a driver in an SUV struck him earlier this month. On November 7 at around 1:00 a.m., Juan Tiu-Caxaj got out of his home on Autumn Avenue, rode his bike northbound on the street, and entered the

Announcements

Sunset Park Resident Pinned Between Dump Trucks And Killed

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] EAST FLATBUSH – A 24-year old dump truck driver was killed while standing in between two

Announcements

Man Dead After Motorcycle Collides With SUV In A Hit And Run

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] BROWNSVILLE – Last month, a 29-year-old man was riding his motorcycle when it collided with an