Community, lawmakers respond to death of girl struck by school bus
February 12, 2026
The community and lawmakers are asking for improved traffic safety in the area and support for the victim’s family.
The community and lawmakers are asking for improved traffic safety in the area and support for the victim’s family.
She was struck and killed while crossing in the crosswalk after the driver of a box truck made a left turn and failed to yield.
A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to three to nine years in prison on manslaughter charges after he pleaded guilty.
The city Department of Transportation announced plans to limit speeds to 20 mph on 15 streets in Brooklyn, as well as others throughout the city,
Motor vehicle fatalities in New York state rose 25.8% from 2019-2022, with fatalities at the highest level in a decade in 2022, even as the
STATEWIDE — MOTOR VEHICLE FATALITIES IN NEW YORK STATE ROSE 25.8% over four years from 2019-2022, with fatalities at the highest level in a decade
BOROUGHWIDE — THE NYC DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION’S (DOT) SPEED LIMIT program, part of the newly-enacted Sammy’s Law, will impact at least 15 intersections around Brooklyn,
CITYWIDE — THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) will reduce speed limits in 250 select areas around the city starting this fall — including 15 Brooklyn intersections — following the
SUNSET PARK — AN ELDERLY MAN injured in a rear-end auto collision on the Gowanus Parkway three months ago died of his injuries on Thursday, Jan. 20, police reported. On
BAY RIDGE — A BAY RIDGE pedestrian killed last week in a collision with a Department of Transportation truck has been identified as former mafioso Antonio Conigliaro, age 86, reports
New York City has the highest pedestrian density in the U.S., with households without cars edging out households with car owners. It’s crucial for elected officials to protect foot travelers
DYKER HEIGHTS — After the death of yet another pedestrian — this time at the hands of a pickup truck driver on Tuesday — it begs the question as to
After the latest pedestrian death on Atlantic Avenue on April 16, residents of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill are demanding that the city do something to control traffic
2021 is now on track to be the deadliest year for traffic violence under Mayor Bill de Blasio’s leadership, according to a new data analysis from the first six months
A 72-year-old-woman was struck and killed by a car in front of a Bay Ridge dealership April 15. Cops said Carol Langdon was walking on the sidewalk next to Bay Ridge Volkswagen, 8910 Fourth Ave., at 3:20 p.m. when she was hit
District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced on Thursday that his office has created a new Street Safety Bureau that will assist the NYPD with investigating traffic collisions. The bureau will place
BAY RIDGE — In the wake of the death of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car at Fourth Avenue and 101st Street, the New York City
Senior’s death by vehicle shakes up Bay Ridge The death of a 66-year-old, dog-walking pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street at 101st Street
The death of a 66-year-old pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street at Fourth Avenue and 101st Street near John Paul Jones Park in
Man struck dead while walking his dog in Bay Ridge BAY RIDGE — A man was struck and killed by a car that local officials said was speeding while walking
Pol pushes safety bills after pedestrian fatalities rise BOROUGHWIDE — In the wake of a shocking increase in pedestrian fatalities on New York City streets, State Sen. Andrew Gounardes has
GRAVESEND — Cops have made an arrest in the motor vehicle death of a 72-year-old woman earlier this month in Gravesend. Carlos Negroni, 41, who was driving the truck that
SUNSET PARK — Two pedestrians were struck and killed by vehicles on consecutive days in Sunset Park. According to authorities, on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at around 9:56 a.m., pedestrian Xue
A man lying in front of the opening to a garage was run over and killed in Midwood early Monday morning. The unidentified man, who cops said was possibly intoxicated,
The family and friends of a single mother who was fatally struck by a car one month ago gathered Thursday night where she was killed, calling on the city to
A 65-year-old woman and a 47-year-old woman were struck by a dump truck in Sunset Park this morning, leaving one in critical condition. According to authorities, on Thursday, September 20
A 74-year-old woman was hit and killed by a driver while crossing the street in Gravesend. According to authorities, on Friday, November 24, at around 5:45 p.m. Judith Holmes was
Bensonhurst resident Cristina Alonso, 38, was struck and killed by a red 2002 Ford Explorer on Monday, October 6 at the intersection of 86th Street and 14th Avenue. At approximately
Bensonhurst resident Cristina Alonso, 38, was struck and killed by a red 2002 Ford Explorer on Monday, October 6 at the intersection of 86th Street and 14th Avenue. At approximately
Concerned by a recent study released by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign that ranked Brooklyn among the highest in senior pedestrian fatality rates, Borough President Eric Adams held a press conference
Concerned by a recent study released by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign that ranked Brooklyn among the highest in senior pedestrian fatality rates, Borough President Eric Adams held a press conference
The dangerous Church Avenue and Ocean Parkway intersection has once again taken another life last week on Monday, June 24, 2013. Seventy-three year old Ngozi Agbim was struck and killed