On January 10, an 87-year-old woman named Esther Sealy was struck by a minivan while trying to cross East 88th Street, marking Brooklyn's first traffic fatality of 2025.
Sealy was hit by a 39-year-old driver who did not flee the scene, and she sustained severe trauma before being pronounced dead at the hospital.
Authorities reported that there are no stop signs at Avenue L where the fatal incident occurred, contributing to the dangers faced by pedestrians in the area.
In 2024, Brooklyn recorded at least 31 pedestrian fatalities, with an alarming number being seniors, highlighting the need for improved traffic safety measures.
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