Skip to Content
Streetsblog New York City home
Streetsblog New York City home
Log In
Carnage

Update: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn

A 32-year-old woman was killed by the driver of a Tesla early on Saturday morning in Brooklyn, police said.

A memorial to Allie Huggins was placed in the front window of Anais, the Cobble Hill restaurant where she worked.

|Photo: Eric Oleson

A 32-year-old woman was killed by the driver of a Tesla early on Saturday morning in Brooklyn, police said.

The driver was heading westbound on Meserole Street at around 2:30 a.m. when he slammed into Alexandra Huggins, who had been cycling southbound on Leonard Street. She suffered severe body trauma, according to police, and later died at Woodhull Hospital.

Police said they are looking for the driver of a blue Tesla, but could not specify the model. The NYPD could not say how it knows the color or make of the car, but the investigation is ongoing.

The Tesla was last seen fleeing westbound on Meserole, police said.

Huggins lived nearby on Myrtle Avenue and worked at Anais, a restaurant in Cobble Hill. On its door on Tuesday, the following note was posted:

"Her loss is devastating and leaves an unimaginable void within our hearts, as well as an industry for which she was so passionate. Not only was Allie essential in creating this beautiful space, she cared deeply about her team and all of the neighbors who have visited Anaïs over the last two years."

Please check back for updates.

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog New York City

City Council to Bring Back Year-Round Outdoor Dining After Adams-Era Decimation

New Council Speaker Julie Menin wants to scrap Adams-era rules that shrunk the program to just 400 approved locations from a pandemic era high of 8,000.

February 4, 2026

Meet Steve Fulop, Corporate New York’s New Mouthpiece

Streetsblog sat down with former Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop last week to discuss his new role at the Partnership for New York City.

February 4, 2026

Promising E-Bike Subsidy Pilot Is Denied Funding By State Agency

New York City's first e-bike subsidy program is stalled after not receiving state funding for implementation.

February 4, 2026

Wednesday’s Headlines: Nothingburger From The Albany Sausage Grinder Edition

OK, so the transportation hearing was a bust, but two groups questioned the governor's car insurance proposal, so that's a start. Plus other news.

February 4, 2026

Cyclists in Criminal Court Say Mamdani’s Bike Crackdown is a ‘Waste of Time’

The hearings reveal that the mayor's promise to end criminal summonsing against cyclists has not been kept.

February 3, 2026

‘Lowballing Victims’: Crash Survivors Furious At Hochul’s Car Insurance Proposal

Crash victims and a key state lawmaker are not yet sold on Hochul's car insurance scheme, and hope that the state listens.

February 3, 2026
See all posts