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location of the fatal hit and run accident in BrownsvilleIf a loved one was killed in a Brooklyn hit-and-run, speak with a Brooklyn car accident attorney who is prepared to take the case all the way to trial. Early legal involvement can be critical to protecting evidence, identifying responsible parties, and pursuing full accountability under New York law.

A woman was killed early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and Osborn Street in Brownsville, according to the New York City Police Department. The driver fled the scene, leaving investigators searching for a gray vehicle involved in the collision.

The fatal crash occurred just before 6:50 a.m. as the woman was crossing Pitkin Avenue. She was pronounced dead at the scene. As of Friday afternoon, police had not released additional identifying details or announced any arrests.

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rear end accidentAfter a car accident, injured drivers often assume the process will be straightforward — especially when the collision was clearly not their fault. In New York, however, even a simple rear-end crash can trigger serious medical, financial, and legal consequences. A recent report by Spectrum News shows why speaking with a New York car accident lawyer as early as possible can be critical to protecting your rights.

Quick Summary of the News Report

According to Spectrum News, a Rochester woman was rear-ended at a red light and suffered a herniated disc that required surgery and ongoing physical therapy. Despite having no responsibility for the crash, her no-fault insurance benefits were exhausted, her insurance premiums more than doubled, and medical bills began coming back to her personally. The report highlights how New York’s insurance structure can leave injured drivers exposed even when liability is clear.

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Traffic Lights in NYC are essential to prevent car accidentsNew York City transportation officials have announced a major expansion of the city’s red-light camera program, with plans to increase coverage from 150 to 600 intersections by the end of the year. The rollout will add cameras at roughly 50 intersections per week, targeting locations with elevated crash rates.

From the perspective of New York City car accident attorneys, this policy shift reflects a growing reliance on automated enforcement to curb one of the most dangerous behaviors on city streets: running red lights.

Why Red-Light Running Matters

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Teddy's, the bar belonging to the man who hit a pedestrianA Long Island Bar Owner, a Revoked License, and Serious Injuries to a Pedestrian and Police Officers

A Long Island bar owner described by prosecutors as a “recidivist drunk driver” now faces multiple felony charges following a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries and a subsequent police chase that resulted in injuries to law-enforcement officers in Nassau County. The case highlights recurring failures in DWI enforcement and the profound risks posed by drivers who continue to operate vehicles despite revoked licenses.

According to prosecutors, Leonard Gross—owner of Teddy’s Bully Bar in Oyster Bay—had his license revoked nearly a decade ago yet allegedly consumed multiple alcoholic drinks before driving a pickup truck that struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk, ran the victim over, and fled the scene. Surveillance footage, witness statements, and license-plate reader data ultimately led police to Gross’s residence.

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Wythe and Williamsburg west in Brooklyn where the fatal dump truck accident occuredAs dump truck accident lawyers, we see firsthand how devastating crashes involving large commercial vehicles can be—especially in dense Brooklyn neighborhoods like Williamsburg.

According to reports, a 53-year-old Orthodox Jewish woman was struck by a dump truck while walking along Wythe Avenue near Williamsburg Street West in early December. The collision occurred at approximately 9:40 a.m., a time when pedestrian traffic in the area is typically heavy. She was transported in critical condition to Bellevue Hospital, where she remained for several weeks before succumbing to her injuries in early January. The NYPD Highway Investigation Squad is continuing its investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

Why Dump Truck Accidents Are So Severe

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Snow stormThe weeks immediately following the holidays are a peak period for personal injury claims in New York. As normal routines resume, hazardous winter conditions, increased traffic, and post-holiday fatigue combine to create a surge in preventable accidents. January consistently sees a rise in claims tied to negligence that property owners, drivers, and employers are legally required to prevent.

Below are the most common types of personal injury claims filed after the holidays.

Slip-and-Fall Accidents on Snow and Ice

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Linden Boulevard is dangerous for pedestriansA fatal hit-and-run on Linden Boulevard in East New York underscores the persistent dangers pedestrians face on Brooklyn’s widest and fastest corridors. Just after midnight on New Year’s Day, a 68-year-old Brooklyn resident was struck while crossing near Linden Boulevard and Ashford Street. The driver stopped briefly, then fled. The victim was transported to Brookdale University Hospital, where he died hours later.

According to court records, the vehicle involved—a Mercury Grand Marquis with Pennsylvania plates—hit the pedestrian at approximately 12:55 a.m. Police later arrested a 70-year-old local resident, who admitted he fled because he “got scared.” He has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident and released pending further court proceedings.

A Known Dangerous Stretch of Roadway

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deadly Staten Island car accidentA devastating two-vehicle collision in Staten Island has left a family shattered and once again underscores how quickly a routine drive can turn fatal. As NYC car accident lawyers, cases like this are a painful reminder that serious crashes often result from ordinary traffic movements — and that the consequences are borne most heavily by innocent passengers and families.

The crash occurred last  Friday morning at the intersection of Forest Hill Road and Rockland Avenue in New Springville. A Honda SUV traveling south collided with an Audi Q5 making a left turn. Inside the Honda were 6-year-old Anheli Vasquez and 90-year-old Gerardo Avila, who was on his way to a chemotherapy appointment. Mr. Avila died shortly after the crash. Anheli remained hospitalized with catastrophic injuries and passed away Sunday morning, 48 hours later.

For Anheli’s mother, Marlene Trinidad, the loss is unimaginable. She never left her daughter’s bedside and described returning home without her “princess.” The child, a first-grader born in Staten Island, was remembered as loving, bilingual, and deeply connected to Mr. Avila and his wife, whom she considered her grandparents.

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to prevent car accidentsAs Brooklyn car accident lawyers, McGuinness Boulevard has long stood out as one of Greenpoint’s most dangerous corridors. Its history as a widened, high-speed thoroughfare has translated into decades of preventable crashes, severe pedestrian injuries, and fatal collisions. That is why Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s announcement to complete the full McGuinness Boulevard road diet matters—not just politically, but from a public-safety and legal accountability perspective.

The decision revives the original NYC DOT redesign initiated during the Bill de Blasio administration and scaled back under Eric Adams. By narrowing McGuinness to one travel lane in each direction between the Pulaski Bridge and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and extending parking-protected bike lanes through the entire corridor, the city is finally addressing a roadway design that has put Greenpoint residents at risk for generations.

Why McGuinness Boulevard Has Been So Dangerous

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Location of the fatal hit and run accident in the LESA suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. According to court filings and police statements, the victim had the walk signal when she was struck in the crosswalk at Stanton and Clinton Streets. The driver allegedly fled the scene, leaving the victim critically injured. She later died at Bellevue Hospital.

This case underscores a reality car accident attorneys in New York City confront far too often: hit-and-run crashes involving pedestrians are among the most devastating—and legally complex—traffic cases in the city.

Hit-and-Run Crashes Are Not “Accidents”

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