Fatal crash

Driver Hits Man Crossing Church Avenue

A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 36-year-old man crossing Church Avenue at East 55th Street. The man died from head injuries on the afternoon pavement in Brooklyn.

1fatality
July 17, 2025date
1:18 p.m.time

What We Know

A male driver in a Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue hit a 36-year-old man crossing at East 55th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was recorded as a contributing factor for the pedestrian. No other contributing factors were listed for the driver.

People

  • Pedestrian killed

    Age 36; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing Against Signal; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • SUV

    2011 FORD -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Right Front Bumper; Damage: Right Front Bumper; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Alcohol Involvement

Where

Church Ave & E 55th St, Brooklyn

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