In a tragic incident on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, a mother and her two young daughters were killed by a driver who was operating a vehicle on a suspended license. This area is notorious for reckless driving and drag racing, leading to ongoing safety concerns from residents. The incident has reignited discussions about pedestrian safety on this busy roadway, which has seen numerous fatalities over the years. Despite repeated calls for action, locals feel city officials have not done enough to ensure safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
They're happening so frequently that it's not shocking anymore. I'm really afraid when we walk our little grandson and the dog. It's terrifying because people are out of control.
City data shows 15 people have been killed in car crashes on Ocean Parkway since 2017, a figure that includes the three deaths over the weekend.
The roadway... is known to neighbors as a hotspot for drag racing and reckless driving. It attracts pedestrians and cyclists due to its pair of tree-lined medians.
Despite the patterns of death over the last decade, locals said city officials have not taken sufficient action to improve safety on Ocean Parkway.
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