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Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
13 hours ago

Driver Bolts After Hitting 11-Year-Old In Brooklyn Crash: NYPD

Police are searching for a BMW driver who injured an 11-year-old girl in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn.
Boston
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
10 hours ago

Sheepshead Bay BMW Driver Sought After 11-Year-Old Struck

An 11-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a dark BMW sedan in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

Girl, 11, injured by BMW driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, cops release photo of suspect

An 11-year-old girl was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn involving a dark-colored BMW.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
7 hours ago

Driver arrested 9 months after fatal Brooklyn hit-run crash, family still mourning

An arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case has not alleviated the family's grief over their loss.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Police hunt for driver who mowed into cop during Brooklyn traffic stop | amNewYork

Police are searching for a driver who injured an officer during a traffic stop in Brooklyn by reversing into him.
#nypd
New York City
fromGothamist
10 hours ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Williamsburg Officer Hurt in Hit-and-Run on Broadway

An NYPD officer was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a white Infiniti in Williamsburg, with the driver fleeing the scene.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
New York City
fromGothamist
10 hours ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Williamsburg Officer Hurt in Hit-and-Run on Broadway

An NYPD officer was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a white Infiniti in Williamsburg, with the driver fleeing the scene.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
#pedestrian-safety
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

One person killed after a police chase on the 5 Freeway in East L.A.

A police officer-involved shooting occurred after a pursuit on the 5 Freeway, resulting in one person being killed.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
#traffic-accident
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Reckless Driver Kills Cyclist, Injures Four Others in Harlem Crash That Shows Need For Speed Caps - Streetsblog New York City

A reckless driver killed one cyclist and injured three others in a high-speed crash in Harlem.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Driver Strikes, Seriously Injures Two Pedestrians, Then Hits Oncoming Car in SF's Mission District

Two pedestrians suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in San Francisco's Mission District after being struck by a driver who then collided with an oncoming vehicle, injuring four additional passengers.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Reckless Driver Kills Cyclist, Injures Four Others in Harlem Crash That Shows Need For Speed Caps - Streetsblog New York City

A reckless driver killed one cyclist and injured three others in a high-speed crash in Harlem.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Driver Strikes, Seriously Injures Two Pedestrians, Then Hits Oncoming Car in SF's Mission District

Two pedestrians suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in San Francisco's Mission District after being struck by a driver who then collided with an oncoming vehicle, injuring four additional passengers.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Mamdani On Notice Edition - Streetsblog New York City

82% of police officers at Staten Island's 120th Precinct received multiple reckless driving tickets, raising concerns about their parking privileges.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Man left with 'potentially life-changing injuries' after horror crash between two cars and a pedestrian in Barking

A man in his 50s sustained potentially life-changing injuries in a collision involving two cars and a pedestrian in Barking.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gardai warn parents after 13-year-old in Meath caught riding e-scooter eratically on main street

A 13-year-old boy was caught driving an e-scooter dangerously, violating laws regarding age and safety regulations in Duleek, Co Meath.
Toronto startup
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Service Request #5: Is My Car in a Lot of Trouble? - 99% Invisible

Predatory towing involves companies impounding vehicles and demanding inflated fees, often using aggressive tactics and local spotters.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Motorcyclist dead after striking parked vehicle in Toronto's east end: police | CBC News

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a parked vehicle in Toronto's east end.
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
7 hours ago

Brooklyn Woman Arrested in Broadway Junction Hit-and-Run

Zaria Pope faces felony charges for fleeing a deadly crash that killed a pedestrian in Brownsville last summer.
#vision-zero
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
#traffic-safety
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Pedestrian Dies in Outer Mission Hit-and-Run, Cyclist Suffers Traumatic Injuries in Inner Sunset

San Francisco experienced multiple fatal and severe traffic incidents in one week, with five pedestrian deaths recorded this year, prompting calls for accelerated Vision Zero safety initiatives.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Pedestrian Dies in Outer Mission Hit-and-Run, Cyclist Suffers Traumatic Injuries in Inner Sunset

San Francisco experienced multiple fatal and severe traffic incidents in one week, with five pedestrian deaths recorded this year, prompting calls for accelerated Vision Zero safety initiatives.
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Man arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12

The suspect was locked in a bathroom by passengers after setting off the pyrotechnics, police said in a statement, adding that the man was carrying two knives.
Germany news
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Report: Safety Protections Have Not Kept Up With Amazon Boom

Amazon's parking violations highlight the need for better regulation in the last-mile delivery industry due to safety and accountability concerns.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ebike and e-scooter fires in UK rise to new record highs

Ebike and e-scooter fires in the UK surged to record levels in 2025, raising safety concerns over lithium batteries and unregulated sales.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Gardai at the scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian in Dublin

We are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the junction of Terenure Cross, Terenure, Dublin 6W involving a bus and a pedestrian.
London food
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Man dies after crash in Cork; gardai at scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian in Dublin

Multiple fatal and serious traffic incidents occurred in Ireland, involving pedestrians and vehicles, prompting appeals for witnesses and technical investigations.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

SIU investigating collision after man fled Toronto police traffic stop | CBC News

A police watchdog is investigating a collision in Etobicoke involving a man who fled a traffic stop and crashed into an SUV.
#sheepshead-bay
Brooklyn
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
12 hours ago

Police searching for driver who struck and injured 11-year-old girl in Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn Paper

Police are searching for a driver who struck an 11-year-old girl in Sheepshead Bay and fled the scene last month.
Brooklyn
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
12 hours ago

Police searching for driver who struck and injured 11-year-old girl in Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn Paper

Police are searching for a driver who struck an 11-year-old girl in Sheepshead Bay and fled the scene last month.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week ago

How to Gather Evidence After a Bicycle Accident for a Strong Case - Social Media Explorer

Gathering evidence after an accident is crucial for legal claims and insurance settlements, influencing liability and recovery outcomes.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Boston man charged with sexually assaulting MBTA bus driver

Michael Vandenbroeke faces multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an MBTA bus driver, with a history of violent offenses since 2005.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
2 days ago

Monday Headlines: Insurance Politicking Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's proposed car insurance reforms may disadvantage crash victims while benefiting insurance companies, raising concerns among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

A 12-year-old boy, Emmet Zodrow, was critically injured by a car driven by an elderly woman who confused the brake and gas pedals.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Beverly Road Subway Assault Leaves Man Hospitalized

A 30-year-old man was assaulted at a subway station, leaving him hospitalized, while police seek the unprovoked attacker.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Five arrested in suspected botched burglary after car crash in Dublin with three hospitalised

Three individuals were hospitalized after a collision involving a car fleeing from police in Dublin.
#roxbury
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Pedestrian killed in Roxbury hit-and-run

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Roxbury, and the driver fled the scene.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Pedestrian killed in Roxbury hit-and-run

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Roxbury, and the driver fled the scene.
#derby
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people suffered serious injuries when a car drove into pedestrians in Derby, and a suspect has been arrested on multiple charges.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man arrested in Derby after car hits multiple pedestrians, with some seriously injured

A man was arrested after a car hit and injured pedestrians in Derby, with some injuries reported as serious.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people suffered serious injuries when a car drove into pedestrians in Derby, and a suspect has been arrested on multiple charges.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Man arrested in Derby after car hits multiple pedestrians, with some seriously injured

A man was arrested after a car hit and injured pedestrians in Derby, with some injuries reported as serious.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Multiple pedestrians struck by car in Derby city centre as man arrested

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Woman Injured In SF Hit-and-Run Involving E-Scooter

Multiple incidents occurred in the Bay Area and nationally, including an e-scooter hit-and-run injury, a gray whale death, transit infrastructure discussions, a nightclub demolition for a memorial, record-breaking heat, diplomatic tensions, and a viral performance controversy.
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run in Soundview, Bronx

The victim was found in the roadway with trauma to his body and severe head injuries, and EMS transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
New York City
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'My bike was stolen while I was riding it and police did nothing'

A cyclist was knocked off her electric bicycle and robbed by two men on a moped, but police declined to investigate due to lack of identified suspects, leaving her traumatized and unable to cycle home.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Man Arrested In West Village WrongWay Crash

A 62-year-old Manhattan man was arrested for criminally negligent homicide and reckless driving after his van struck and killed a 27-year-old woman in a West Village crosswalk in November.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Maimonides EMTs suspended after fatal ambulance hit and run in Midwood, officials say

Two EMTs were suspended after their ambulance hit and killed a woman in Brooklyn and fled the scene.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Drunk Driver Arrested In High-Speed Harlem Crash That Killed Cyclist, Injured Four Others - Streetsblog New York City

A drunk driver killed a cyclist and injured four others in Harlem, leading to charges of manslaughter and drunk driving.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Suspected driver charged in fatal Pleasant Hill hit-and-run

Police responded to a call of a collision involving a cyclist just before 2 a.m. on March 8 at the intersection of Contra Costa Boulevard and Taylor Boulevard. They found a 41-year-old woman who had been riding a bike and had been struck by a vehicle. She was critically injured and pronounced dead at the scene.
Boston
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
New York City
fromQueens, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Woman Killed In NYC Hit-And-Run Crash ID'd, Driver Still At Large

A 57-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Queens; the driver fled toward the Van Wyck Expressway and remains at large.
#pedestrian-fatality
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Hit-and-run driver fatally strikes woman in Queens, police say

A 58-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Queens; the driver remains at large and no arrests have been made.
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Jogger dies from injuries after Friday morning crash

Woman in her 50s jogging in crosswalk was struck by a left‑turning sedan in Palo Alto and later died; driver cooperated; drugs/alcohol not suspected.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Cyclists 'have become a nightmare in Dublin', says judge as he cuts injury award by 80pc

Cyclists had become a nightmare in Dublin a judge stated today as he reduced a €50,000 damages award by 80pc to a cyclist who had suffered a brain injury when he and a motorbike collided.
Law
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

CHP search for driver in fatal hit and run

CHP is searching for a driver who was involved in a fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian who was on the Embarcadero Road and Highway 101 on-ramp in Palo Alto. The hit-and-run happened around 5:00 a.m. Sunday on the eastbound Embarcadero Road on-ramp, according to CHP Officer Sophie Lu. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene, Lu said. The Santa Clara Coroner's Office hasn't released the person's name.
California
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Should speed cameras be hidden?

Camera-warning signs and apps let drivers slow briefly then speed, undermining limits; hiding speed cameras is suggested to improve compliance and road safety.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Police: Antioch teen's death was from hit-and-run traffic collision

Jeana Flores, 17, was killed in a hit-and-run near the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds; police are seeking information.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Redwood City man pleads no contest to striking two pedestrians with car

Redwood City man pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon for driving into a crowd; sentenced to 364 days jail and probation.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Freight Train Strikes and Kills Pedestrian in West Berkeley, Victim Was Allegedly Trespassing on Tracks

Then in early December, another man was hit on the tracks by a train and killed in West Berkeley at Bancroft Way and Fourth Street. Now the Chronicle reports that on Monday, at nearly the exact same Bancroft Way and Fourth Street location, a man was hit by a train on those tracks and killed at around 11:37 am. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Alameda County Coroner's Office has not identified the victim.
California
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Woman killed, child injured in crash in Hayward crosswalk

A 59-year-old woman was killed and a 6-year-old boy injured when a driver struck them at a Hayward crosswalk; driver cooperative, no drugs or alcohol.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Woman struck and killed by hit-and-run NYC school bus full of students

A woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run school bus full of students while she was crossing a Brooklyn street Thursday afternoon, according to cops and sources. The female pedestrian was attempting to cross the street at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Bath Avenue in Gravesend just after 3 p.m. when the school bus driver failed to navigate the roadway properly and careened into her, the NYPD said.
Brooklyn
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