Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Kills Pregnant Woman Returning from Concert

As Brooklyn car accident lawyers with deep experience handling hit-and-run litigation, we are horrified by the senseless death of Tiffany Cifuni, a 32-year-old woman who was fatally struck after a minor crash in Bedford-Stuyvesant last Saturday night. The incident not only highlights the risks pedestrians face immediately after collisions, it underscores the urgent need for accountability when reckless drivers choose to flee.

According to the NYPD, the tragedy unfolded just before midnight near Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. Ms. Cifuni, who was in her first trimester of pregnancy, had just returned from the Beyoncé concert at MetLife Stadium. She stepped out of her Toyota 4Runner to inspect the damage after a minor collision with a 2016 Chevy Trax. That’s when the other driver allegedly accelerated, running her over and dragging her body before fleeing the wrong way down Lafayette Avenue.

The suspect’s vehicle—a maroon Chevy Trax with temporary paper plates—smashed into multiple parked cars and a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee before the driver abandoned the SUV and fled on foot. Ms. Cifuni was transported to Kings County Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

This fatal crash is one of the most harrowing hit-and-run incidents Brooklyn has seen this year. It is also emblematic of the type of case we handle regularly: one where a routine car accident spirals into a devastating event due to panic, recklessness, or outright disregard for human life.

At Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, we are familiar with the unique challenges involved in hit-and-run accident litigation. These cases often involve uninsured or unidentified motorists, complex insurance claims, and the need to act quickly to preserve video footage, witness accounts, and other key evidence. We have successfully represented victims and families in Brooklyn and throughout New York who are left searching for answers and justice after a fleeing driver turns a crash into a fatal crime.

If you or a loved one has been injured or lost someone in a hit-and-run accident, contact our Brooklyn car accident attorneys at 212-943-1090 for a free consultation. We are here to help you understand your rights and explore all available legal remedies.