Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Seniors

A cab driver reportedly dragged 80-year-old Barbara Horn for half a block on Third Avenue in the 19th Precinct, where police barely enforce failure to yield and speeding. Video still: WCBS

Cab Driver Kills Woman in 19th Precinct, Where Police Brag About Seizing E-Bikes

By Brad Aaron | Jul 31, 2017 | 8 Comments

Barbara Horn was the second person this year killed by a cab driver in a crosswalk in the 19th Precinct. On an average day, precinct officers summons around five motorists for violating a pedestrian’s right of way, and ticket just one speeding driver.

Jamaica Avenue at 217th Street. Photo: Google Maps

Driver Kills Senior on Jamaica Ave., One of the Most Dangerous Streets for Walking in Queens

By Brad Aaron | Jul 10, 2017 | 1 Comment

A tow truck driver fatally struck Donna Hahl in a crosswalk. Motorists have killed at least 15 people walking on Jamaica Avenue since 2009.

Video showed Deborah Pecoraro strike Mary Cerqua while making a left turn into the crosswalk at Hylan Boulevard and Wiman Avenue. Image via NY1

SI Motorist Who Killed Senior Mary Cerqua Pleads to Violating Victim’s Right of Way

By Brad Aaron | Jun 29, 2017 | 1 Comment

Deborah Pecoraro hit Cerqua, 73, in a crosswalk, then reportedly told police the victim caused the crash. She was charged after investigators reviewed video evidence.

Main Street at Maple Avenue in Flushing, where Ana Urena killed 80-year-old Jao Lin Zhu in 2015. Photo: Google Maps

Driver Who Challenged Right of Way Law Pleads Guilty, Is Fined $50 for Killing Queens Senior

By Brad Aaron | Jun 21, 2017 | 2 Comments

Ana Urena hit Jao Lin Zhu, 80, in a crosswalk. She ultimately pled guilty to violating Zhu's right of way, but there is no indication that her license was suspended or revoked.

Seventh Avenue at W. 29th Street, where a bus driver killed Michael Mamoukakis Saturday. Image: Google Maps

Michael Mamoukakis, 80, Second Cyclist Killed by Charter Bus Driver in Chelsea in One Week

By Brad Aaron | Jun 19, 2017 | 32 Comments

The driver hit Mamoukakis while turning onto W. 29th Street, where buses are prohibited by city traffic rules. No charges have been filed by NYPD or Manhattan DA Cy Vance.

The police account suggests that Khazir Ahmed had the right of way walking across 168th Place when he was struck and killed by a left-turning motorist (path marked by red arrow). Image: Google Maps

No Charges for Commuter Van Driver Who Killed Khavir Ahmed in Jamaica

By David Meyer | Apr 14, 2017 | 3 Comments

Ahmed, 84, was crossing 168th Place by 88th Avenue at around 10:30 a.m. when the motorist turned left from 88th and struck him, according to police. As the crash was described by police, Ahmed had the right of way, but no charges have been filed yet against the 32-year-old driver.

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