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Linden Boulevard the new Boulevard of deathRecent fatal hit-and-run crashes along Linden Boulevard, a major roadway that runs through Brooklyn and Queens, have drawn renewed attention to a troubling reality: some New York City streets develop a documented history of serious crashes, injuries, and fatalities. When a corridor spanning multiple boroughs becomes widely recognized as dangerous by residents, elected officials, and city data, the question inevitably arises: can the City itself be held legally responsible?

A Pattern That Raises Legal Questions

Two fatal crashes within days, one involving a young child and another involving a pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles, have intensified concern about this stretch of roadway. Linden Boulevard serves densely populated neighborhoods across both boroughs, carrying heavy traffic while also functioning as a daily pedestrian corridor.

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Maimonides ambulance A 44-year-old woman was struck and killed early Thursday morning at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Avenue O in Brooklyn when an ambulance making a left turn hit her as she crossed the street (see video below). According to reports, the ambulance did not stop after the impact. Surveillance footage shows the moment of the collision and bystanders rushing to help, while authorities continue to investigate whether the driver realized what had occurred. The ambulance has been identified as being operated by Maimonides Medical Center.

Incidents like this are deeply troubling, not only because of the loss of life, but because they involve a vehicle entrusted with providing emergency care. When an ambulance is involved in a fatal hit-and-run, the legal and factual issues become significantly more complex, and families are often left with urgent questions about accountability and their legal rights.

Families should speak with experienced trial attorneys immediately. These cases move quickly, and critical evidence such as surveillance footage, vehicle data, and witness accounts can disappear within days.

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Brooklane Hospital in BrooklynA 4-year-old boy was fatally struck by an SUV on Thursday morning outside Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center on Rockaway Parkway near Linden Boulevard in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. According to police, the tragic collision occurred around 11:10 a.m. on March 5, 2026.

Authorities say the child had just left the urgent care center with his mother when he suddenly broke away from her and ran into the street. Witnesses reported that he was attempting to cross Rockaway Parkway when he was struck by a Ford SUV traveling along the roadway. The driver did not remain at the scene and continued driving.

The child’s mother reportedly picked him up and rushed him into the nearby hospital within moments of the collision, but despite the proximity to medical care, the boy died shortly afterward.

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location of the deadly Brooklyn bus accidentAn 11-year-old Brooklyn girl was fatally struck by a school bus in Bath Beach during afternoon dismissal hours, underscoring serious safety obligations placed on school bus drivers operating in dense city neighborhoods.

The victim has been identified as Amira Aminova, a Brooklyn resident. The collision occurred shortly after 3 p.m. at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Bath Avenue, a time when children and families are routinely crossing local streets after school.

The video below reviewed by investigators shows Amira standing at the corner with the right of way before entering the crosswalk as a school bus made a turn. Police allege the bus failed to yield to the pedestrian and that the driver did not exercise due care. Sun glare and the size of the vehicle were cited by a witness as potential contributing factors—conditions that experienced commercial drivers are trained to anticipate and manage.

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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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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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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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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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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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