Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Tractor-trailer driver fatally strikes woman on Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway, NYPD says
By
Brittany Kriegstein
Published Sep 19, 2025
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
Google Maps
By
Brittany Kriegstein
Published Sep 19, 2025
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Police are searching for a tractor-trailer driver who struck and killed a woman crossing a Brooklyn street early Friday, then fled the scene, according to the NYPD.
Department officials said the woman was walking across Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue in Crown Heights around 5:20 a.m. when the driver of the 18-wheeler hit her while traveling eastbound. The driver kept going after the crash, police said.
Emergency medical workers pronounced the woman dead at the scene. She was not immediately identified pending notification of her family.
Police were reviewing surveillance video to figure out the truck’s make, model and license plate, officials said.
This year through Sept. 14, more than 70 pedestrians have been involved in traffic collisions in the NYPD’s 71st Precinct, which includes Crown Heights, Wingate and Prospect Lefferts Gardens, police data shows. One pedestrian was killed in that period, up from zero by the same point last year.
This is a developing story based on preliminary information from police and may be updated.
Tagged
Crown Heights
Eastern Parkway
brooklyn
new york city
public safety
transportation
Brittany Kriegstein
Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected].
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
By
Giulia Heyward
Published Oct 18, 2026 at 10:34 a.m. ET
Bail reform remains major issue in NY governor's race, 7 years after it became law
Repeat offenders are a big talking point in the governor's race.
By
Gino Fanelli
News
Bail reform remains major issue in NY governor's race, 7 years after it became law
Repeat offenders are a big talking point in the governor's race.
By
Gino Fanelli
NYPD searching for 'person of interest' in fatal Midtown subway platform shooting
By
Ryan Kost
and
Elizabeth Kim
Have you seen this Yorkie? NYPD looking for adorable pup dognapped from her Queens home
By
Ryan Kost
Being reigning champions is weird for Knicks fans, but we could get used to this.
By
Catalina Gonella
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .