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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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location of the Brooklyn Dump truck accidentDump trucks are among the most dangerous vehicles on New York City streets due to their massive size, limited visibility, and often reckless operation. When drivers fail to operate these vehicles safely, the consequences can be tragic. A recent hit-and-run in Williamsburg highlights the devastating impact of negligent dump truck drivers and the urgent need for accountability.

Fatal Brooklyn Dump Truck Collision

Early Saturday morning, a man in his 20s lost his life in a fatal crash involving a Mack dump truck. According to NYPD officials, the victim was crossing Withers Street near Woodpoint Road around 4 a.m. when he crouched down to pick up food he had dropped. At that moment, the dump truck driver, who had been traveling north, made a right turn and struck the man. Despite the severe impact, the driver fled the scene, leaving the victim behind.