The scene where 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein were run over by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo sedan on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday March 5, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
Police today arrested 44yr old Dorothy Bruns of Staten Island, the driver who, back on March 5th, ran down and killed 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein as they crossed 9th Street at 5th Avenue with their moms in Brooklyn. Dorothy Bruns has been charged with two counts of Manslaughter, two counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide, two counts of Reckless Endangerment, three counts of Assault, Reckless Driving and Disobey Traffic Device for running the red light at the intersection before plowing into both families and a fifth male pedestrian.
The scene where 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein were run over by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo sedan on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday March 5, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The scene where 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein were run over by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo sedan on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday March 5, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The scene where 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein were run over by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo sedan on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday March 5, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The scene where 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein were run over by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo sedan on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday March 5, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The scene where 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein were run over by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo sedan on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday March 5, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The scene where 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein were run over by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo sedan on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday March 5, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)The scene where 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein were run over by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo sedan on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday March 5, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Police were out in force in Park Slope and ticketing drivers for infractions the day after the tragedy, Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)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. Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)Mayor Bill de Blasio, accompanied by his wife Chirlane McCray, were spotted in Park Slope one day after, and just one block away, from where 1yr old Joshua Lew and 4yr old Abigail Blumenstein were struck and killed by a 44yr old woman driving a white Volvo on 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. Mayor de Blasio spoke with a group of protesters before proceeding to his workout. Tuesday March 6, 2018. (Credit: Theodore Parisienne)
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 9th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn back on March 5th, 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)
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)