Borough Park, NY – Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Accident (video)

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    Photo by Shimon Gifter on scene for VIN NewsBorough Park, NY – A pedestrian was critically injured while crossing a street in Borough Park Monday afternoon, according fire officials.

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    The accident occured at New Utrecht Avenue and 49th Street about 12:30 p.m., the fire department said.

    The 68-year-old victim who lives in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, was rushed to Maimonides Medical Center by a Hatzolah ambulence where he was pronounced dead.

    NYPD of the 66th Pct and Chesed Shell Emes are all on the scene, Highway units responding.

    Police question the driver (face blurred) who accidently struck the woman

    Onlookers at the scene


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    VeyIzMir
    VeyIzMir
    12 years ago

    Time to put the pedestrian islands back up?

    IMHOpinion
    IMHOpinion
    12 years ago

    BD”E

    Yup, the most dangerous intersection I ever came across.
    I’m terrified to cross there or drive there.

    May the family have a Nechama.

    BROOKLYNNY
    BROOKLYNNY
    12 years ago

    His name is Reb Avrum Simcha Samet z’l B.D.E

    blizzard
    blizzard
    12 years ago

    BDE so sad to hear

    Extremewx
    Extremewx
    12 years ago

    Sad story but not unexpected given how so many (especially women with baby carriages) cross without the slightest care of oncoming vehicle traffic.

    To those posting his name, how is that relevant to anyone here?

    mewhoze
    mewhoze
    12 years ago

    BDE

    shmaltz222
    shmaltz222
    12 years ago

    to #4 ..the name is relevant to me.. i just did Mishnayot for him and i dont even know him.

    I do that all the time especially if i read about a non religious Jew who passed..

    Think about it …it takes seconds and has a HUGE effect for their Neshama

    Ive even memorized 10 super short mishnahs that i can learn in a matter of seconds

    i could post them

    12 years ago

    To # 9: Let’s go back to horse n buggy!

    goodboy
    goodboy
    12 years ago

    BD”E Very sad!!! #1 Is rite its a very dangerous intersection

    enlightened-yid
    enlightened-yid
    12 years ago

    Can anyone confirm if the the person was struck on 49th street or the 50th street that has 4 two-way ends and 1 one way the (50th street road)? The 49th street and new utrecht intersection is a very standard intersection but the 50th street can be insane and confusing for people that are not familiar with the traffic flow and traffic light patterns. I would still recommend crossing at 49th street than 50th street.

    maxedout
    maxedout
    12 years ago

    people, a human being was just killed. Can’t you refrain from posting stupid comments? grow up.

    Facts1
    Facts1
    12 years ago

    Time to end the construction that’s been going on for 2 yrs plus.

    12 years ago

    Nebech, it looks like it was a Heimeshe Yid that hit him.

    12 years ago

    Boroch Dayan Haemes.

    I last drove in Borough Park in 2009. Prior to that, I did not drive there since 1982, as I live out of town. I couldn’t believe not only the amount of traffic in that area, but the way people drive in that area. Drivers are extremely aggressive, and reckless. One “gentleman” even went over a solid yellow line to pass me, and perhaps save a car length. Until drivers are educated to yield the right of way to pedestrians (even if they are jaywalking in the middle of an intersection), accidents involving pedestrians will continue to occur.

    GEULA
    GEULA
    12 years ago

    #8 Kol Hakavod. I wish/hope more pple read your post and become inspired to do the right thing. Tizku Lemitzvos!

    mendoza
    mendoza
    12 years ago

    its the worst intersection / in the worst driving area … hashem yerachaim

    12 years ago

    Oh yeah that intersection is the worst i ever saw! Cars flying in from all directions, i used to wait there for the bus every day and so many times there were almost hits!

    shmaltz222
    shmaltz222
    12 years ago

    Here are the fast super short Mishnahs

    1) Ben Heh Heh omer lefoom tzaarah agrah – “according the pain is the reward”

    2) Stam Nehzeroot SHloshim Yom- if a person accepts upon himself to be a nazir and doesnt specify the amoutn of time..hes a nazir for 30 days

    3) Ein Ben SHabbas LEyomtov eleh ochel nefesh bilvad- all the lasws of Shabbas and yom tov are the same except for things relating to eating (ie cooking etc)

    4) EIn ben Adar rishon LeAdar sheini ele kreas hamagilah umatanote lehevyonim- IN a leap year when their are two months of Adar they are the same in law except for the giving of gifts tot he poor and rading the megilla

    5) Heve Metoonim bedin , HeEmeedu talmidim harbeh vehesyu syag leTorah- be deliberate in judgment , have alot fo students and make a fence for the the Tora

    6) Al SHlosah Devarim Haolam Omed , al HATOrah , AL haAvoodah , Val Gemelut Chasadim – the word stands on three things THe (learning)Torah, , Service (prayer) and acts of kindness

    7) Rabbi Yehuda Ben Teimah Omer Heve az kanemer kal kanesher RATZ KATZVI gibor k’ari laasot ratzon Avechem Shebashamayim – “Rabbi Yehuda Ben Teimah said, be bold as a leopard, swift as an eagle, RUN LIKE A DEER and

    sissel613
    sissel613
    12 years ago

    I am at that corner at least twice a week. It doesn’t matter if it’s 49th St or 50th St–they are both bus routes for all buses. No one looks–everyone is in a rush–and everyone has the attitude “es kimt mir koidem”that includes the drivers, the pedestrians and bus drivers of all types–public, private, vans and school buses. Mothers and fathers with baby carriages don’t look–G~d is watching (Baruch Hashem He is or we would have many more tragedies–we have too many already). So, my friends, stay off the cell phones when crossing the street, don’t put the baby carriages out in front of you–you have no right to endanger your child. Cell phones and crossing don’t mix–just last week I saw an elderly lady well into her 70’s BA”H crossing 13th Ave with a shopping wagon and talking on her cell (!!)

    May HaKadosh Baruch Hu bring Nechama to the family who lost their loved one and may the driver who struck him somehow find peace. This was a tragedy any way you look at it. May our esteemed Mr. Greenfield can bring a committee of people to study these cross walks on New Utrecht.

    user2
    user2
    12 years ago

    Personal story that I had at this intersection,
    I was driving down 49th st. from 12th ave. towards 11th ave. and the Williamsburg BP bus was picking up passengers at the new Utrecht and 49th stop – and before I knew what happened a guy came running in to the “side” of my car – he knocked off my left side drivers mirror, and he fell to the ground unconscious – long story short, this guy had to catch the bus, but ended up BH alive in the hospital, and I got kicked off my insurance because he sued me, but BH he dropped the charges after he realized that “HE RAN INTOO MY CAR”
    So STOP blaming the drivers all the time – many people cross like selfish big-shots, as if they owe the sidewalks and roads, it’s disgusting and it causes a major chilul hashem, and then you wonder why the drivers get aggravated – you should never know the feeling of almost killing someone – but once you do, trust me you’ll wanna run over the next person who crosses in front of you when you have the right of way

    user2
    user2
    12 years ago

    having said that, I’m sure this Reb Avrum Simcha was more careful and we don’t understand Hashem’s ways, my heart goes out to the family and to the driver- now if anybody knows his fathers name please….Reb Avrum Simcha A”H Ben ???

    12 years ago

    To #43 -User 2- I completely disagree with you. I know the feeling of almost striking someone with my car. About four years ago, on a quiet residential street, several miles from my home, a boy about 7 years old decided to dart out into the street, as I was driving down the street. I couldn’t have been going more than 20-25 miles per hour. The second I saw him, I jammed my brakes on. BH, I was able to stop my car several inches from him, and he was ok. Yes, I was very angry at him for running into the street; however, I thank Hashem that I didn’t hit him with my car, and that there was no accident. Unlike you, I have no desire to run over the next pedestrian in the street, who runs into an intersection. If one has such horrible thoughts, then perhaps, they should not drive in an urban area.

    12 years ago

    I’m sorry to say that Yidden are amongst the worst groups when it comes to driving skill, manners while driving, concern for your fellow man while parking in bus stops, double parking, and then crying when they get a well earned ticket. Instead of the rabbonim issuing another isur about going to a Liepa concert, let them issue a proclomation of menchleichkeit while driving.