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Sharik Bryant Killed in a Bronx Hit and Run AccidentA tragic hit-and-run in the Bronx has once again raised pressing questions for families about their rights, available legal remedies, and how to pursue compensation when a reckless driver causes a fatal pedestrian crash and flees the scene.

Early Saturday morning, 27-year-old Shariq Bryant was struck and killed while crossing E. 222nd Street near Boston Road. Police say the driver of a 2025 BMW M8 was speeding down the block before hitting Mr. Bryant and crashing into a telephone pole. Instead of staying to help, the driver ran off, leaving behind an injured passenger and a shattered community.

Loved ones describe Mr. Bryant as optimistic, supportive, and someone who brought people together. He had returned to his old Bronx neighborhood to visit friends when his life was taken without warning.

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location of the deadly moped accident in QueensA fatal collision in Jamaica, Queens is drawing renewed attention to the risks pedestrians face every day on New York City streets — including those posed by mopeds, e-bikes, and bicycles operated in violation of traffic laws. Police report that 68-year-old Trevor Lloyd Samuels was crossing at 93rd Avenue and 168th Street on Friday evening when he was struck by a moped rider while walking in a marked crosswalk. He suffered severe head trauma and later died at Jamaica Hospital.

The moped operator, 26-year-old Yunior Rodriguez, remained at the scene and was taken to Queens Hospital, where he was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

For Mr. Samuels’s family, the sudden loss has been devastating. His daughter described him as a man with “story for days”—a former correctional officer in Jamaica for nearly four decades, a dedicated home health aide, and a deeply loved father and grandfather. His five children and five grandchildren are now grappling with the weight of a preventable tragedy that unfolded in seconds.

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Fatal Bronx intersectionAn 80-year-old Bronx resident, Rose Young, was fatally struck last Thursday while crossing the intersection of Holland Avenue and Allerton Avenue in the Allerton neighborhood. According to police, Ms. Young was walking through the crosswalk when a 56-year-old driver operating a 2005 Honda Odyssey made a left turn from northbound Holland Avenue onto Allerton Avenue and hit her.

Emergency Medical Services transported Ms. Young to Jacobi Hospital, where she later died from her injuries. The driver remained at the scene. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the NYPD Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is continuing to review the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Ms. Young lived only two blocks from where she was struck. For many Bronx families, this proximity underscores the devastating reality that serious and fatal collisions often occur directly within the communities where residents walk every day.

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AMiriam Yarimi killed a mom her two dauthers and badly injured the son in a reckless car accident Brooklyn Supreme Court judge has sentenced the driver responsible for the devastating Ocean Parkway crash that killed a mother and two of her young children and severely injured a third one. But while the criminal case has concluded, the sentencing does nothing to address the ongoing needs, losses, and long-term impact faced by the victims’ family. For them, the legal work is far from over.

The Facts of the Crash

On March 29, 2025, 33-year-old Miriam Yarimi, a social media influencer known for her wig-making business, was driving her Audi A3 northbound on Ocean Parkway with a suspended license and a long record of dangerous driving — including:

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Frank_Morano_05-27-2025-1New York City took an important step in the ongoing effort to reduce preventable crashes this week — and the momentum came from an unexpected place. At a recent City Hall rally, Republican Council Member Frank Morano, representing the car-heavy South Shore of Staten Island, delivered one of the strongest public statements in support of universal daylighting at intersections.

In a city where street safety is often framed as partisan, Morano made clear that protecting pedestrians and drivers is a shared interest:

“From my perspective this is not something that should be a partisan issue.

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location-of-the-deadly-new-york-pedestrian-accidentBy the New York Pedestrian Accident Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf

A tragic collision in Greenwich Village on Thursday morning underscores the persistent dangers pedestrians face on New York City streets — even in marked crosswalks. According to police, a 61-year-old driver fatally struck a 27-year-old woman while driving the wrong way down Morton Street, a one-way block in the West Village.

The crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. when the driver, behind the wheel of a rented black GMC Savana van, exited a parking garage and turned against traffic toward Seventh Avenue South. Investigators believe the motorist was attempting to take a shortcut to avoid circling several blocks. Witnesses reported the impact was so severe that the victim was thrown to the ground and appeared to convulse before first responders arrived. She was rushed to Bellevue Hospital but pronounced dead approximately 40 minutes later.

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https://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/files/2025/11/Zohran_Mamdani_05.25.25_b_cropped-scaled.jpgNew York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is promising a new vision for how the city approaches safety, transportation, and justice. For those who’ve been injured on New York City streets — pedestrians struck by vehicles, cyclists hit by turning cars, or bystanders hurt in high-speed police chases — the change in leadership raises an important question: will New York’s streets finally become safer?

As New York Car Accident Lawyers, we have seen firsthand how decisions made at City Hall shape the risks ordinary New Yorkers face every day. From how fast cars travel on city avenues to how aggressively police pursue fleeing drivers, the policies of each administration directly affect who lives and who dies on our streets.

A Shift from “Law and Order” to “Community Safety”

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Dusk and Darkness tips being distributed today to drivers and pedestrians. Credit: NYC DOT With the end of daylight-saving time approaching and earlier evenings settling in, New York City has once again launched its annual Dusk & Darkness Campaign under the Vision Zero initiative. As experienced New York City car accident attorneys representing injured pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, we believe it’s crucial to remind everyone how these seasonal visibility changes can increase the risk of serious crashes — and what drivers must do to keep our streets safe.

Why This Time of Year Is So Dangerous

According to city officials, the fall evening commute is one of the most dangerous periods of the year for pedestrians. When daylight ends earlier, visibility drops sharply during rush hour — just as streets are at their busiest.

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location of the fatal collision between the e-nike and pedestrian in BrooklynInsights from Our NYC Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Earlier this month, a tragic collision in Brooklyn claimed the life of 60-year-old Theresa Valenti, who was fatally struck by an illegal high-speed e-bike on Flushing Avenue near the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

According to Streetsblog New York City, the rider was operating a Movcan V30 — a motorized vehicle marketed as an “e-bike” but capable of reaching speeds exceeding 30 mph, far above New York City’s legal limit of 25 mph. The crash occurred at a hazardous shared space where a bus stop merges with a bike lane, highlighting the mounting safety risks for pedestrians in mixed-use corridors. Photos of the site show the so-called “bike lane” blending directly onto the pedestrian sidewalk without any pavement markings, creating a hazardous environment for people stepping off the bus.

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8th Avenue and 30th Street where the truck accident occured
Ten people were injured in Midtown Manhattan on Monday afternoon after a Ryder rental truck lost control near 8th Avenue and 30th Street, crashing into a parked van and sending it careening onto the sidewalk. The violent chain reaction left eight pedestrians struck, including a 21-year-old woman who suffered significant head trauma, according to police sources.

Emergency responders transported the injured pedestrians, as well as the truck driver and passenger, to Bellevue Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital. While all victims are expected to survive, the incident highlights the devastating consequences of truck crashes in densely populated areas like Midtown Manhattan, where a single driver error or equipment failure can endanger dozens of lives within seconds.

Understanding Victims’ Rights After a New York Truck Accident

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