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Monday’s Headlines: Every Crash is a Policy Failure Edition
Sunday was World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, but this weekend was a reminder of how much remembering we're going to have to do next year.
NYPD Driver Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ in Killing of 7-Year-Old
Stephanie Sharp's lawyer said the young boy's death was an "accident" for which she should not face charges.
Update: Bike Rider Critically Injured by Dump Truck Driver in Downtown Brooklyn
A cyclist was struck and critically wounded by the driver of a massive dump truck at one of the busiest intersections in Brooklyn this afternoon.
Monday’s Headlines: Good News/Bad News Edition
We have some good news and, given who we are, some bad news about road violence. Plus other news from a busy weekend.
Brooklyn Senior, The ‘Rock’ Of Her Family, Struck and Killed by TWO Hit-and-Run Drivers
The death renewed calls for the Adams administration to "do more" to keep pedestrians safe and treat road deaths "with the same urgency" as all violence.
Mayor Boasts of His Record — However Spotty — As He Vows to Fix Corner Where Boy Was Killed
The move comes as critics blamed the mayor for not doing enough to keep roads safe in a year when nine children and a record number of cyclists have died in crashes.
EXCLU: NYPD Tow Trucker Who Killed Boy Previously Sued Other Drivers for Recklessness
As a result, the 54-year-old civilian traffic agent with 20 years of experience driving for the city — as well as being a victim of traffic violence repeatedly — should be acutely aware of the importance of safe driving, said an attorney who represents crash victims.
Pedestrian Killed by Driver Making a Dangerous Turn: Cops
Another pedestrian has been killed by a driver, who hasn't been charged, even though police said she made a reckless left turn out of a Bronx gas station.
Outraged Parents Call for Safe Streets After Death of Kamari Hughes
Nearly 4,000 Brooklyn parents and counting want Mayor Adams to prevent future child road deaths and hold NYPD accountable after the death of Kamari Hughes.