BROOKLYN (VINnews) — Two police officers and one civilian were injured Thursday evening after the driver of an SUV slammed into a NYPD patrol car. The SUV was equipped with unauthorized lights and sirens, and did not have license plates, police say.
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The accident occurred at the intersection of Coney Island Avenue and Foster Avenue in Kensington at approximately 7:30 PM on Thursday.
The 29-year-old driver of the black Ford Explorer crashed into the NYPD vehicle after he sped around traffic into an oncoming lane, according to reports. After crashing, the SUV then rolled into a light pole, knocking it down.
The NYPD vehicle was occupied by two officers at the time of the impact. They were both inured and were transported to the hospital. The driver of the SUV was also injured, and was lying on the street when ambulances arrived.
The driver said that he was on his way to pick up food when the crash occurred.
The driver was not affiliated with Hatzalah, or any other any of the Jewish community’s first responder groups.
The driver’s previous record includes 13 previous accidents, as well as dozens of moving violations.
Charges are expected in this latest incident.
“The driver’s previous record includes 13 previous accidents, as well as dozens of moving violations.”
How is he still allowed to drive?
Illegal lights and sirens on his way to pick up food should result in a revocation of his drivers license and jail time. It’s fools like this who reflect badly upon the community and our legitimate first responders.
I see more and more brazen, idiotic driving lately. Every one of these maniacs costs me money, their accidents are why we pay thousands in insurance every year.
Wow. What a bullseye. At least this time he finally hit a police car with cops inside who were responding to a call. Maybe NOW they’ll finally throw the book at him. Stupid, lowlife, liberal judges!!!
What. Is a private car doing with lights and siren Playing police if emergency vehicle. Throw the bum in jail. He’s a danger yo Flatbush if Bork pk community
But his many more idiots have similar set ups. All do they can drive recklessly
Intersting how this suspect’s name is kept out of the media, days after the crash. Hmm, I wonder how that happened…
This is bad. He needs to plead guilty and beg for mercy from the court. He is lucky no one was killed.
Bill aguda de blasio ny catch and release policy.
Sounds like our local heroes…
All these comments regarding this guys mental state – all based on one guys comment saying it is his friend & he is mentally ill.
Its sad how easily people are swayed by playing the emotional card.
Sadly, anyones emotional state should not come into the picture when a crime is involved: You do the crime – you do the time. Even more so when it is someone who is mentally ill.
All the excuses regarding ‘how can you stop a 29 year old doing what they do…” yada yada yada. If hes a menace to himself you call in mental help. If he is a menace to society you call the cops. If hes trying to drive a vehicle thats not his / not licensed – you dont enable him. Real friends help their friends.
It seems to me from the video clip that he was the one who ran a red light.
Unfortunately to many people in our community drive like animals this is out of hand I’ve seen to many car accidents this has got to stop its against the Torah to drive like an animal
We need more people like him for when govt defunds police.
Just noting that from what I can see the police officers were running red light. The guy w (alledgedly) illegal lights and sirens had green.
Why are those calling for him to be severely punished not considering that?
Why no mention if the police were responding to a call?
Too often we see police officers using lights and sirens to get thru intersection to get to Dunkin or McDonalds.
Stupid yes, however don’t wish bad on a fellow jew, he could be your brother or son!. Bh noone was killed, hopefully he learned his lesson and the court will go easy on him. Stop with the hate!