Fatal crash

Driver slams parked car on Henry, kills woman

A 58-year-old driver going east on Henry Street hit a parked Mini and died. Police recorded following too closely and passenger distraction before the crash.

1fatality
August 19, 2025date
8:30 a.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 58-year-old woman driving a 2018 Mazda east near 228 Henry St in Brooklyn hit the rear of a parked 2020 Mini sedan on Tuesday morning. She died at the scene. Police recorded following too closely and passenger distraction as contributing factors. No other people were listed as injured in the report.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 58; Female; Position: Driver

Vehicles

  • Sedan

    2020 MNNI -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Parked; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Right Rear Bumper; Damage: Center Back End; Driver license status: Licensed

  • Sedan

    2018 MAZD -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Right Front Bumper; Damage: Center Front End; Contributing factor: Following Too Closely; Second contributing factor: Passenger Distraction

Where

228 Henry St, Brooklyn

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