15-Year-Old Driver Involved in Serious Brooklyn Car Accident By Pennsylvania Avenue and Hegeman Avenue
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (October 4, 2025) – A man was seriously injured in a Brooklyn car accident at Pennsylvania Avenue and Hegeman Avenue.
New York City officials are saying around 10 AM on Sunday. A 15-year-old driver is in a Honda Accord traveling the wrong way down the street when he hit a pedestrian on the sidewalk.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim. He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The 15-year-old driver tried to run after the crash, but he was chased down and caught by police. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
Liability for Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Car Accidents
Many people are killed or seriously injured in car accidents across New York every year. According to the New York State Department of Health, “Motor vehicle traffic crashes are the leading cause of injury related death for New York State residents. During the period from 2012-2014 there was an annual average of 1,098 deaths, 12,093 hospitalizations and 136,913 emergency department visits because of motor vehicle traffic injuries among New York State residents.” Many different factors could contribute to a car accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Poor road conditions
- Driver inexperience
All drivers must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian. This necessitates that they operate their vehicle at a safe speed at all times. They must be particularly cautious during periods of heavy traffic. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Drivers that flee the scene of an injury collision could also face criminal liability. It is important that certain steps are taken after any collision.
- Victims should seek a thorough evaluation.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- The contact information of witnesses should be gathered.
- An experienced pedestrian accident attorney should be sought.
Pedestrian accidents can cause serious and lasting injuries. It is common for victims to take weeks or months away from work. Some are so seriously injured that they are never able to return to their previous profession. Accident victims are protected by a number of laws. They are able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim.
Investigating New York City Pedestrian Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the man injured in this Brooklyn pedestrian accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the NYPD. This was a preventable crash that should not have taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Brooklyn car accident? Our team of New York City pedestrian accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
