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Citing No Evidence, NYPD Blames Manhattan Cyclist Josef Mittlemann, 67, for His Own Death
NYPD says six cyclists have caused their own deaths by running red lights in 2017. But the department lacks credibility when it comes to traffic crash investigations.
December 6, 2017
Relatives of Senior Killed by Staten Island Driver Not Satisfied With NYPD Victim-Blaming
Disregarding the driver's role, NYPD suggested Rita Palumbo caused the collision that killed her, though available information indicates she might have had the right of way.
November 7, 2017
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
Driver Who Challenged Right of Way Law Pleads Guilty, Is Fined $50 for Killing Queens Senior
Ana Urena hit Jao Lin Zhu, 80, in a crosswalk. She ultimately pled guilty to violating Zhu's right of way, but there is no indication that her license was suspended or revoked.
June 21, 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
