According to a witness at the scene, yesterday around 7:30am a small car crashed into several other cars on Hart Street between Wilson and Central Avenues. The police speculated that the car may have been been going 70mph down the mostly residential street at the time of impact. The severely injured driver had to be pried from the vehicle with the “Jaws of Life.”
Might more speeding be a downside of the city’s ongoing initiative to smooth out our craggy, potholed streets?
chillinoncentral October 19th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
This (presumed) thrill-seeking jerk should be grateful to have cheated death after causing so much damage, not only to his own car but to at least three cars that I saw (someone told me five cars were hit)… thankfully no pedestrians were involved. This is the sort of “accident” that is often prevented by those speed bumps that I hate.
dustingrime October 19th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
as annoying as speed bumps may be, there are countless roads in this neighborhood that could benefit from them. with the overt speeding, blaring music, and general disregard for basic traffic laws (inc cellphone use while driving)– it’s surprising that there aren’t more incidents like the above. stay alert folks!
Willoughby Sharp October 19th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
who said the guy did cheat death? he didn’t look like he was doing much of anything when they took him away…
PPoHio October 21st, 2009 at 10:43 am
I live on this street and we have a lot of trouble with people speeding down the street here. It is always fairly frightening as there’s a lot of kids that play in the street here (including at night) and unfortunately there’s also a lot of folks who get frustrated waiting at the stop sign at Wilson and feel it necessary to accelerate hard past the intersection and speed down Hart.
As dustingrime said, stay alert!
Janet October 21st, 2009 at 6:23 pm
I think he did die.. Rip
sophia October 21st, 2009 at 7:17 pm
how does one “get” speed bumps put in? i would love some on greene, off bushwick. that intersection is so dangerous. a giant hummer almost ran me over when i was nine months pregnant cuz he was just so gung ho to make the curvy turn on that light that lasts mere seconds. it’s the worst.
heartbroken October 23rd, 2009 at 6:53 am
to the heartless chillinoncentral he did not make it…so maybe you should watch what you write because youre talking about someones loved one.
heartbroken October 23rd, 2009 at 6:54 am
just so you know he didnt make it so i think you should watch what you say because you are talking about someones loved one.
chillinoncentral October 23rd, 2009 at 9:21 am
agreed, heartbroken, no excuses… my sincerest apology and condolences go out to the family
Matt October 23rd, 2009 at 9:58 am
Bummer. But what’s the real story – was the guy drunk or just an asshole?
Dresden October 23rd, 2009 at 11:20 am
Someone’s loved one may have killed someone else’s loved one, so it’s often difficult to muster sympathy for his actions. Which were fucking deplorable. 70 mph! That’s CRAZY.
heartbroken October 23rd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
To those of you who have the nerve to talk shit about a 20 year old who die need to sit back and think what if it was your family…regradless of the real story which none of you know a young man is no longer with us…so please stop.
Professional Alternative October 23rd, 2009 at 5:16 pm
None of us know? He was going so fast down a street full of houses and children at a time when people are just leaving for work and school that he totaled his car, smashed several other cars, and ultimately lost his own life, and we’re wrong to speculate that he was a jerk? His death doesn’t erase his deed, which I’m sure was par for the course in his short and reckless life — especially since it was a result of it. I don’t think Chillin should have to apologize, especially since he thought the guy lived. In life, you often reap what you sow. Bushwickers are so used to blaming everyone in the world but themselves for their problems, I guess the same is true in death.
heartbroken October 23rd, 2009 at 5:37 pm
I’m not blaming anyone…what I’m saying is to not assume and call someone names. Its a matter of respect.
sympathetic October 23rd, 2009 at 10:39 pm
The truth is at 20 years old, we all make mistakes, nobody is perfect…the saddest part is that he did not live to learn from his mistakes…He is still someones son, someones brother, and someones soul mate, so please dont forget the mistakes you made as a CHILD, because thats exactly what he was….Let his family mourn, without bashing him with your fancy paragraphs, that I must say, you put alot of effort into someone you dont even know….He passed, what more of a punishment can you ask for?? RIP baby boy….
Kyzer Sosa October 26th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Doesn’t anyone know what truly happened?
He served with me in the Army and he was a great guy.
There are a lot stories going around that he was being chased. Based on the picture on this article it looks like the car was hit in the back. Does any one know if there any cameras on that street that might have caught the accident. If so you can email me at kyzersosa@gmail.com
I need to know. PLEASE
dustingrime October 27th, 2009 at 8:21 am
@kyzer sosa, heartbroken and sympathetic– the backstory behind this tragedy is less than clear and frankly may never be fully understood. only the deceased driver knows what compelled him to barrel so recklessly down a residential street at 7:30am, and that tale is being taken with him to the grave. it was a decision that was made and that choice ended the driver’s life. it IS sad for the family, having to deal with the loss and consequences of this young man’s actions. thankfully no innocent pedestrians were physically harmed or maimed in this selfish process.
there is no question that from sun-up to sun-down other drivers make similar juvenile decisions to speed down residential streets for no good reason other than for a thrill and/or to stroke some holier-than-thou machismo, particularly in this neighborhood.
it is clear that this incident has deeply affected members of this community and it should serve as a call-to-action for us to make some good of this loss by rallying for more stop signs, speed bumps, traffic lights, etc. i’d even stand up for tougher licensing criteria— given the current levels of auto-related death and injury, roadway saturation and environmental cost, operating 4,000 lbs of glass and steel (that’s 2 tons!) here in NYC is an earned privilege that should, at this point, ONLY be granted to those who can demonstrate responsible behavior and an absolute need. There are waay too many cars/trucks on Bushwick’s streets for no good reason at all, vehicles should NOT by used as fashion accessories, or status symbols. wake up!
jonny654 November 6th, 2009 at 8:41 am
my good pal died and its just an ethics debate for self righteous people. And this article is all wrong. remember that death comes to us all in one form or another. to all of you saw this as an opportunity to stimulate your mind on the internet, know that he has many people that were upset about his passing. People like you are fake and soul less. but the man who was in that car wasnt. where we came from you had to own up to what you said and not just spew it on the internet. to all of your who are judging his death, without even knowing about his life, one day your time too will come. and there will be people right there to judge you.
HEARTBROKEN II November 13th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
HE IS TRULY MISSED. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON WHO TOUCHED MANY PEOPLES LIVES THAT LOVED HIM DEARLY FOR THE 20 YEARS THAT HE LIVED HERE ON EARTH. THERE ARE MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS ACCIDENT. IF YOU SAW SOMETHING PLEASE SPEAK OUT . THIS IS INCONCLUSIVE.
a shattered soul November 24th, 2009 at 3:47 am
this man was the love of my life, and always will be. he was the most amazing human being that ive ever known and also for the rest of the people who knew him. this accident does not match up to the smart man that i knew and loved. it seemed to me that he was being provoked and chased. not a second goes by that i dont try to figure out how i am going to go on without my soul mate. i can not stop thinking about arriving to the next lifetime so that i can spend it with him. so please stop all of your nonsense of being heartless. how dare any of you judge someone you dont even know. there is something extremely wrong with the story that has been given out on this blog. there is a missing piece that no one is speaking up about.if anyone saw what happened please speak out! please.we need answers. R.I.P my love, my soul mate. you will forever have my heart. continue to visit me in my dreams my love.
jonny654 January 11th, 2010 at 1:11 am
My boy, my Brother im gonna miss you man. this picture hurts. i wish i couldve been there and done something. you shouldnt have gone out that young. its never fair. itll never stop hurting that you just passed and all i could do was come see you in the coffin after. R.I.P.