Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Traffic Justice

Brooklyn DA Brings Homicide Charge for Flatbush Cyclist Killer

By Noah Kazis | Apr 15, 2010 | 9 Comments

The driver who killed a cyclist on Flatbush Avenue yesterday has been charged with criminally negligent homicide by the office of Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes. Image: NY1 The cyclist, 18-year-old Jake McDonaugh from Windsor Terrace, was riding east on Duryea Place, according to witnesses. When he entered the intersection at Flatbush Avenue, Michael Oxley, […]

Over Three Months Later, NYPD Still Withholding Raulston Crash Info

By Brad Aaron | Apr 15, 2010 | 4 Comments

With at least six crashes leaving three injured and two pedestrians and a cyclist dead, it has been a particularly hellish week to walk and bike the streets of New York. And while information about such incidents is vital to making conditions safer and preventing future fatalities, NYPD continues to withhold crash reports from the […]

State’s Top Court Sets Precedent to Hold Dangerous Drivers Accountable

By Noah Kazis | Apr 12, 2010 | 9 Comments

When does just plain bad driving cross the line and become criminally negligent driving? According to the State of New York, almost never. As advocates and legal experts will tell you, our laws make it notoriously difficult to bring appropriate charges against those who cause serious injury or death with their cars. But a decision […]

On American Streets, “Freak Accidents” Are Freakishly Common

By Brad Aaron | Mar 23, 2010 | 8 Comments

This week Sarah has pointed to two bloggers making the case for the removal of both "avid cyclist" and "alternative transportation" from the livable streets lexicon. When it comes to media write-ups of traffic crashes, we nominate "freak accident" to the list of terms slated for obsolescence. Joshua Delarosa. Photo via Daily News Monday morning, […]

NYPD Kisses the Blarney Stone After Ray Kelly Saves the Day

By Brad Aaron | Mar 19, 2010 | 14 Comments

Photo: Daily News We couldn’t help notice that, while police information czar Paul Browne was seemingly chatting up every media outlet in town about his boss coming to the aid of a fallen pedestrian this week, we were adding two letters to our stack of NYPD freedom of information rejections. As we announced last week, […]

Bill Targeting Drivers With Suspended Licenses Gains Steam

By Noah Kazis | Mar 15, 2010 | 3 Comments

Last January, Alexander Aponte struck and killed nine-year-old Ibrihim Ahmed in Ozone Park while driving with a suspended license. He was charged with a misdemeanor — driving without a license — that carried a maximum penalty of $500 and/or 30 days in prison. The Queens DA’s office said prosecutors couldn’t levy more serious charges unless […]

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