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NYPD: No Charges for Driver Who Killed Senior in Rego Park Crosswalk
NYPD has inconsistently enforced the city's Right of Way Law, which was enacted to empower precinct cops to charge reckless drivers who harm people.
August 23, 2017
Cab Driver Kills Woman in 19th Precinct, Where Police Brag About Seizing E-Bikes
Barbara Horn was the second person this year killed by a cab driver in a crosswalk in the 19th Precinct. On an average day, precinct officers summons around five motorists for violating a pedestrian’s right of way, and ticket just one speeding driver.
July 31, 2017
Driver Kills Senior on Jamaica Ave., One of the Most Dangerous Streets for Walking in Queens
A tow truck driver fatally struck Donna Hahl in a crosswalk. Motorists have killed at least 15 people walking on Jamaica Avenue since 2009.
July 10, 2017
SI Motorist Who Killed Senior Mary Cerqua Pleads to Violating Victim’s Right of Way
Deborah Pecoraro hit Cerqua, 73, in a crosswalk, then reportedly told police the victim caused the crash. She was charged after investigators reviewed video evidence.
June 29, 2017
Michael Mamoukakis, 80, Second Cyclist Killed by Charter Bus Driver in Chelsea in One Week
The driver hit Mamoukakis while turning onto W. 29th Street, where buses are prohibited by city traffic rules. No charges have been filed by NYPD or Manhattan DA Cy Vance.
June 19, 2017
No Charges for Commuter Van Driver Who Killed Khavir Ahmed in Jamaica
Ahmed, 84, was crossing 168th Place by 88th Avenue at around 10:30 a.m. when the motorist turned left from 88th and struck him, according to police. As the crash was described by police, Ahmed had the right of way, but no charges have been filed yet against the 32-year-old driver.
April 14, 2017
Man Struck in Brooklyn Was 16th Senior Killed Walking NYC Streets in 2017
A motorist killed a 71-year-old man walking in Dyker Heights last night, bringing to 16 the number of senior pedestrians fatally struck by drivers in 2017, according to crash data tracked by Streetsblog. People age 65 and older make up 13 percent of NYC’s population but account for 57 percent of pedestrian fatalities this year.
April 6, 2017
Commercial Driver Kills 81-Year-Old Woman on Atlantic Avenue
Of 20 pedestrians killed on NYC surface streets in 2017, at least 13 were seniors.
March 21, 2017
Tow Truck Driver Kills Ping Xie, 81, in Flushing
Motorists have killed at least 19 people walking on NYC surface streets this year. Of 17 victims whose ages were reported, 12 were 65 or over.
March 14, 2017
NYC Failing to Protect Seniors From Dangerous Streets and Drivers
Of 21 pedestrians killed in traffic on NYC streets this year, 10 of them -- 48 percent -- were 65 or older. The toll during the first two months of 2017 highlights a longstanding fact: NYC seniors are especially vulnerable to traffic violence.
March 8, 2017
