Fatal crash

Driver Hits Young Woman Crossing Atlantic

A driver in a westbound Nissan hit a 26-year-old woman crossing Atlantic near Van Siclen. She took the impact to the head, suffered deep cuts, and died in the street while traffic rolled past.

1fatality
September 4, 2023date
6:05 p.m.time

What We Know

A 26-year-old woman was killed while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she crossed against the signal and a westbound Nissan sedan driven by a woman hit her with the left front. The impact caused head trauma and severe lacerations. She died at the scene on this busy arterial in early evening. No other injuries were reported.

People

  • Pedestrian killed

    Age 26; Female; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing Against Signal; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Sedan

    2013 NISS -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 3; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Left Front Bumper; Damage: Left Front Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed

Where

Atlantic Ave & Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn

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