Fatal crash

Unlicensed SUV driver kills 84-year-old on 18 Ave

An unlicensed SUV driver going south on 18 Ave hit an 84-year-old man crossing near 49 St. The man died from head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.

1fatality
October 29, 2025date
6:19 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 38-year-old unlicensed driver in a 2018 Ford SUV, traveling south on 18 Ave near 49 St in Brooklyn, hit an 84-year-old man who was crossing outside the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was killed. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The crash occurred around 6:19 p.m. on an October evening.

People

  • Pedestrian killed

    Age 84; Male; Pedestrian location: Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection; Pedestrian action: Crossing; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • SUV

    2018 FORD -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: South; Point of impact: Right Front Bumper; Damage: No Damage; Driver license status: Unlicensed; Contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction

Where

18th Ave & 49th St, Brooklyn

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