Vision Zero – Page 2 – On TAP Digital News

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018

Mayor de Blasio Wants Tougher Laws For Drivers

By Theodore Parisienne Posted – 6:30PM

Little Joshua Lew was inside this stroller when he was struck on Monday March 5, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday called for tougher state laws to get dangerous drivers off the streets of New York City. The call comes after 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein were killed on 9^th Street at 5^th Avenue in Brooklyn back on March 5^th, 2018. If the Mayor gets his way, drivers would see an expansion of the speed camera enforcement program, progressively higher fines and registration revocation for the worst drivers. Mayor de Blasio also wants doctors to notify the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles of medical incidents that cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle.

Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks with protesters outside of the gym where he works out on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

“In the wrong hands, a car can be a deadly weapon. We are fighting on every front to make our streets safer, but we need Albany’s help to keep dangerous drivers off the road, before we lose another life,” said the Mayor.

Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill is seen here at a press conference on Tuesday January 30, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

“The NYPD continues to make New York City streets safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers, resulting in the fewest traffic fatalities ever last year,” said Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill. “This proposed legislation would provide us with additional tools to enhance safety, enforce the law, and keep dangerous drivers off the street.”

3yr old Evie Mae Abbott points to a sign that says “God Bless All Your Dear Children” at the Memorial with her mother, Jennifer Abbott, seen at right on Tuesday March 6, 2018. Jennifer’s children were friends with deceased 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

“After last week’s tragedy in Park Slope, we must act to prevent future tragedies – whether via legislation, street redesign or enforcement.” said NYC DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg. The 44yr old driver of the white Volvo involved in this deadly crash has since had her Driver License suspended but has not been charged, as the NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad continues their Investigation.

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill are seen here at a press conference on Tuesday January 30, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

March 6, 2018

Driver Who Mowed Down Infant, Toddler, Not Facing Charges – For Now

By Theodore Parisienne Posted – 6:20pm

4yr old Abigail Blumenstein and 1yr old Joshua Lew died after they and their mothers were struck by a 44yr old woman driving this white Volvo sedan on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday March 5, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

The 44yr old driver who caused the deaths of 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein is not facing charges at this time, according to Police sources. The driver was transported from the scene to a hospital where she remains hospitalized.

According to Police sources, the NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is currently working with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to suspend her Driver License, pending a complete Medical Review.

Police said the Investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing.

3yr old Evie Mae Abbott stops by the Memorial with her mother, Jennifer Abbott seen at right. Jennifer’s children were friends with deceased 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

From left to right is 3yr old Evie Mae Abbott, her mother Jennifer Abbott, Jessica Cornett and Kiersten Hasemeyer as they pray and grieve at the Memorial on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

3yr old Evie Mae Abbott watches as Jessica Cornett and Kiersten Hasemeyer hold hands as they pray and grieve at the Memorial on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

Mayor Bill de Blasio, speaks with protesters outside of the gym where he does his workout on Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

March 5, 2018

Two Toddlers Killed In Horrific Brooklyn Crash

By Theodore Parisienne Posted – 5:48PM

Investigators at the scene where a 4yr old girl and a 1yr boy were killed on Monday February 5th, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

A 4yr old girl and a 1yr boy were pronounced dead at Methodist Hospital after they and two 34yr old women were run over by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo sedan on 9^th Street at 5^th Avenue in Brooklyn.

A crumpled stroller is seen on the ground. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

The Volvo then crashed into several parked vehicles. The two adult female victims, one of whom is reported to be pregnant, were also taken to Methodist Hospital where they were listed in Critical but Stable condition.

It is not clear at this time whether any relationship exists between the adult victims and the deceased children. The driver of the Volvo was taken into custody at the scene.

A small white shoe is seen on the trunk of the Volvo. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

One side of a small white shoe is seen on the trunk of the Volvo. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

One side of a small white shoe sits on the trunk of the Volvo while a bag and crumpled stroller lay on the roadway. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

One side of a small white shoe is seen on the roadway. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

Clothing items are seen on the roadway. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

A child’s shoe is seen here on the roadway. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

A bottle is seen here laying on the roadway. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

February 27, 2018February 27, 2018

Driver Arrested For DWI After Fatal Crash

By Theodore Parisienne Posted 11:05am – Updated 5:55pm

35yr old Angel Campana died as a result of this crash on Frederick Douglas Boulevard at West 129th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday February 27, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

35yr old Angel Campana, who was a passenger in a black Mercedes Benz sedan, died at Harlem Hospital after the 33yr old female driver of the car slammed into the back of a double parked delivery truck northbound on Frederick Douglas Boulevard at West 129^th Street in Manhattan.

The scene of the fatal crash on Frederick Douglas Boulevard at West 129th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday February 27, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

The driver of the Mercedes then careened across the street and crashed into a tree. The driver was also taken to Harlem Hospital and placed under arrest on charges of Driving While Intoxicated.

February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

Man mowed down crossing Brooklyn Street

By Theodore Parisienne

Investigators at the scene on Willmohr Street at East 94th Street in Brooklyn on Tuesday February 13, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)

A 32yr old man trying to cross Willmohr Street at East 94th Street in Brooklyn was mowed down by a driver who then fled the scene at about 11:00AM on Tuesday February 13th, 2018. The victim was rushed to Brookdale Hospital in critical condition with head trauma and leg injuries.