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broadway and Suydan Street where the hit and run occuredBy the Brooklyn Personal Injury Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

A pedestrian was fatally struck in the early hours of Saturday morning in Brooklyn, in yet another tragic reminder of the dangers that pedestrians face on New York City streets. The fatal hit-and-run occurred at the intersection of Broadway and Suydam Street, on the border of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Bushwick, around 3:45 a.m.

According to the NYPD, the 47-year-old man was crossing the street when he was hit by a vehicle traveling north on Broadway. The driver fled the scene, leaving the victim to die in the roadway. Police responding to the scene found the man deceased.

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intersection of Cropsey Avenue and 17th Avenue in Brooklyn where the van accident occuredA serious van crash in Brooklyn’s Bath Beach neighborhood left more than a dozen people injured on Tuesday morning, highlighting the vulnerability of passengers who rely on ambulette and medical transport services. The incident occurred just before 10 a.m. near the intersection of Cropsey Avenue and 17th Avenue.

The vehicle involved, a transport van operated by D & J Ambulette Services, was carrying adult passengers with special needs when it veered off the road and struck a tree. Witnesses stated the 44-year-old driver attempted to swerve to avoid another vehicle, causing the van to lose control and crash. Initial reports from ABC7NY confirmed that 12 individuals were transported to NYU Langone Hospital for evaluation, while News12 placed the number of injuries at 14. Among the injured, one person suffered a leg injury, and another sustained a head laceration.

As Brooklyn automobile accident attorneys who have represented victims in similar crashes, we understand that transport vans like ambulettes must adhere to strict safety standards. When drivers make sudden maneuvers or when these vehicles are not properly maintained, the consequences can be devastating, especially for passengers with disabilities who may be less able to brace for impact or exit a damaged vehicle quickly.

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location-of-the-deadly-accident-on-Eastern-ParkWayBy the Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

An 8-year-old boy was recently struck and killed at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a tragic and avoidable death that underscores the growing threat posed by oversized vehicles on our city streets.

Mordechai Keller, a young pedestrian barely tall enough to clear the bumper of the SUV that killed him, was crossing Albany Avenue with the light when he was fatally struck by a 2011 Honda Pilot. Surveillance video shows the SUV advancing through the intersection as the light changed, hitting the child. The driver, a 69-year-old man with multiple prior speeding and red-light violations, was not charged.

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The Marine Parway Bridge where the accident occuredOur NYC Personal Injury Lawyers Raise Concerns About Kite Fighting, Negligence, and Public Safety

Two cyclists were seriously injured—one critically—after riding into a string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge bike lane on June 1st, 2025. Despite the traumatic injuries sustained, including a severed windpipe and broken bones, the NYPD has announced it found “no criminality.” As New York personal injury attorneys, we believe this incident raises troubling questions about accountability, enforcement, and public safety.

A Harrowing Incident with Life-Altering Consequences

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Location of the hit and run accident on Court Street and Atlantic AveA 4-year-old boy is recovering from his injuries after being struck by an SUV in a hit-and-run crash that occurred Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Court Street and Atlantic Avenue in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. According to the NYPD, the crash happened just before 5 p.m. as the child was crossing the street with his family.

Police say the driver was traveling eastbound on Court Street in a right-turn-only lane but failed to turn, instead continuing straight through the intersection—illegally—before hitting the child in the ankle. The driver then made a left onto Atlantic Avenue and fled the scene without stopping. The young victim was transported to Cobble Hill Hospital in stable condition.

As Brooklyn car accident lawyers who have handled countless cases involving reckless drivers and unsafe intersections, we are deeply troubled by yet another preventable crash at this notoriously chaotic crossing.

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When a construction crane collapsed in Brooklyn, it was the bravery of Good Samaritans that helped rescue two men trapped inside a van. The accident, which took place near a pharmacy, left one man with head and body pain and another with a serious leg injury.

What Happened?

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A 95-year-old woman who survived some of history’s most devastating events, including the Nazi occupation of Ukraine, the Chernobyl disaster, and the COVID-19 pandemic, lost her life in a tragic car accident on a Brooklyn street.

Mayya Gil was fatally struck by a cargo van on Cropsey Avenue near her Bensonhurst home while walking with her home health aide on Thursday afternoon. Despite her incredible resilience through decades of hardship, her life was cut short in a preventable traffic collision.location of the deadly Brooklyn Car Accident

The Incident

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Location of the Brooklyn Hit and Run CrashA devastating hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn has left a 25-year-old motorcyclist in critical condition. The crash, which occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on December 1, 2024, highlights ongoing concerns about traffic safety and reckless driving in Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Details of the Incident

According to the NYPD, an unidentified vehicle struck the motorcyclist from behind at the intersection of Farragut Road and Albany Avenue in East Flatbush. The driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid or provide information, leaving the motorcyclist seriously injured.

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In the wake of a tragic incident on November 20, 2024, where an unmarked NYPD minivan fatally struck a woman reportedly lying on Pennsylvania Avenue in East New York, questions have emerged regarding the accuracy of official accounts. The NYPD stated that the woman was already lying in the roadway when the collision occurred.

As attorneys representing victims of NYPD vehicle accidents, we recognize the importance of critically examining such statements. While law enforcement agencies are tasked with providing factual information, there have been instances where initial reports were later found to be inaccurate or incomplete.

Historical Context of Discrepancies in Police Reports

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location of the reckless fatal accidentA devastating accident on Myrtle Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant serves as a harsh reminder of the life-threatening risks faced by construction workers who work hard to ensure our city’s development. On October 29, 2024, a 37-year-old construction flagger, Luis Mario Sangurima, lost his life after being struck by a driver recklessly navigating around a box truck. Sangurima was directing traffic near a construction site when he was hit by a speeding van that crossed into oncoming traffic, underscoring the perils that flaggers and construction site workers face daily on Brooklyn’s streets.

The driver, Clyde Mercury, reportedly attempted to bypass a slow-moving truck by veering into the opposite lane. This act of impatience led to a fatal outcome, with Mercury now facing charges of criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and failure to exercise due care. As Brooklyn personal injury attorneys, we see the dire consequences that arise when drivers ignore traffic rules and fail to respect construction zones. Tragedies like this are preventable when drivers are responsible and follow basic safety protocols around construction areas.

Construction zones, especially in busy urban areas like Brooklyn, require vigilant attention from both drivers and workers. Often, flaggers like Sangurima are the first line of defense for work crews, directing traffic to protect colleagues and pedestrians. By donning reflective gear and guiding vehicles past narrow lanes, they ensure the safety of everyone around the construction site. However, when drivers disregard these signals and attempt dangerous maneuvers, they put lives at risk.

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