The crash left Epps’ passenger, 26-year-old Imani Vance of Saratoga Avenue, with severe head trauma. Vance was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead. The school bus driver, a 57-year-old woman, was also hospitalized in stable condition on Thursday.

Epps allegedly fled the scene, leaving his car behind, but was later arrested on charges including manslaughter, driving without a license, failure to stop at a stop sign, and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.

Friday’s Crash Claims Life of 45-Year-Old Woman

A day later, a 45-year-old woman was struck and killed after she reportedly stepped out of a car on Flatbush Avenue.

Cops said Brooklyn resident Trisha Chiriboga opened the rear passenger side door of a 2024 Cadillac sitting at a red light at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and State Street just after 11 p.m. on February 28.

Chiriboga was then struck by a 29-year-old man driving a Chevrolet Malibu southbound on Flatbush Avenue. Emergency medical personnel brought her to New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Both drivers remained on the scene, and no arrests have been made. An investigation by the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad is ongoing.

Saturday’s Crash Claims Life of 49-Year-Old Man

Hours later, just before 4 a.m. on March 1, a pedestrian — who has not yet been identified — was crossing Withers Street at the intersection of Woodpoint Avenue in Williamsburg at 3:57 a.m. when he crouched down to pick something up, police said.

At the same time, the 49-year-old driver of a Mack dump truck was turning right from Woodpoint Road onto Withers Street and struck the pedestrian. The driver left the scene, according to the NYPD. The victim was taken to NYC Health+Hospitals/Elmhurst in critical condition, and later died from his injuries.

Conclusion

These tragic incidents are a sobering reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of road safety. As the city continues to grapple with the issue of traffic fatalities, it is essential that drivers and pedestrians alike prioritize safety and caution on our streets.

FAQs

Q: How many people have been killed in traffic incidents in Brooklyn this year?

A: Nine people have been killed in traffic incidents in Brooklyn so far this year, according to NYPD statistics.

Q: What is the current number of traffic fatalities in New York City?

A: As of March 2023, there have been 28 traffic fatalities across New York City, a 31% decrease from the same time last year, according to NYPD statistics.

Q: What is being done to address the issue of traffic safety in Brooklyn?

A: The NYPD continues to investigate these incidents and work to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The city’s Vision Zero initiative aims to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2024, and various initiatives are being implemented to achieve this goal, including increased enforcement, education, and infrastructure improvements.