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Deadly Brooklyn Crash: Stolen Car Slams Into Building, Driver Dies

CBS New YorkOctober 5, 20251 min2,498 views
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Fatal Brooklyn Car Crash

  • πŸ’₯ A chaotic and deadly car crash occurred in Brooklyn's Flatlands section around 2 a.m. Monday.
  • πŸš— The black Honda Civic was traveling at an extremely high speed on Flatbush Avenue before it jumped the curb and smashed into a building.
  • πŸ’” The intense impact split the vehicle into pieces, sending sparks and debris flying.

Stolen Vehicle and Driver Fatality

  • πŸ”‘ Police sources indicate the car had been stolen and was left running unattended.
  • πŸ“ The driver, a 41-year-old man, reportedly got into the stolen vehicle and drove it southbound on Flatbush Avenue.
  • πŸ₯ The driver was transported to Kings County Hospital but did not survive the crash.

Community Impact and Investigation

  • 🏘️ Residents described the scene as "crazy" and expressed concern about the potential for greater harm, noting the car hit a building where people live.
  • πŸ” The NYPD is continuing to investigate the incident.
  • πŸš• The stolen vehicle had a TLC livery license plate on it.
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