A devastating crash in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, claimed two lives late Sunday night after a white Mercedes-Benz collided with a motorcycle and flipped onto several parked cars before landing upside down, according to the NYPD. The impact killed both the 22-year-old passenger in the Mercedes and the 29-year-old motorcyclist, while the driver of the Mercedes fled the scene on foot.
A Fatal Collision Captured on Video
Surveillance footage shows the Mercedes and motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed as they took the westbound Belt Parkway exit near East Seventh Street. The collision caused the Mercedes to overturn, striking three parked vehicles before coming to rest on its roof.
Witnesses described the horrifying scene. One neighbor reported hearing the impact and seeing a man running away moments later. Others described the aftermath as “unbelievable,” with wrecked cars and debris scattered along the exit ramp.
City crews were seen on Monday clearing the roadway and reinstalling safety barriers damaged in the crash.
Legal Rights After a Hit-and-Run in Brooklyn
When a driver flees a fatal accident scene, it leaves families grieving — and searching for justice. New York law requires all drivers involved in a crash causing injury or death to remain at the scene, render aid, and notify the police. Failing to do so is a felony offense under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 600(2)(a).
Victims’ families may pursue wrongful death claims and, in some cases, uninsured motorist benefits if the at-fault driver is never located. A seasoned Brooklyn car accident lawyer can work with investigators, reconstruct the crash, identify potential sources of recovery, and help ensure that all responsible parties — including vehicle owners and insurers — are held accountable.
Why Immediate Legal Guidance Matters
In hit-and-run cases, time is critical.
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Surveillance footage and digital evidence (such as license plate readers) can disappear quickly.
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Witness memories fade, and accident scenes are cleaned within hours.
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Insurance deadlines may apply for uninsured motorist or no-fault claims.
An experienced attorney can move swiftly to preserve and subpoena evidence, coordinate with law enforcement, and build a comprehensive claim for damages — covering medical costs, funeral expenses, lost income, and the profound emotional toll on surviving family members.
Trusted Representation for Brooklyn Crash Victims
The streets and highways of Brooklyn — including the Belt Parkway, Ocean Parkway, and Flatbush Avenue — remain among the most hazardous in New York City. Our attorneys have extensive experience litigating catastrophic and fatal crash cases throughout the borough, holding negligent drivers accountable and securing justice for victims and their families.
If you or someone you love was injured or killed in a Brooklyn car accident, contact the attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf for experienced legal representation.
For more information about your rights after a serious crash anywhere in the city, visit our NYC Car Accident Lawyer page.