A 9-month-old baby girl was hurt Tuesday morning when a vehicle clipped her stroller as it was pushed through a crosswalk on Rosedale Avenue in Soundview, according to witnesses and officials. Emergency responders rushed the child to Jacobi Medical Center, where police say she is expected to be OK.
Witnesses described a jarring scene just before 10 a.m., saying a driver blew through a stop sign and struck the stroller as a man and woman were crossing the street. As reported by News 12, bystanders said they heard a loud impact. One woman told the outlet, "He hit that stroller so hard that we heard a loud bang. The baby started screaming and crying." Several locals said the intersection has felt dangerous for years, with one adding, "This here needs a stoplight."
The vehicle appeared to be city-owned, and sources told News 12 it belonged to the NYC Parks Department. A Parks Department representative said the agency is conducting an internal review. Police said the driver was not arrested.
DOT Redesign And Rosedale Upgrades
According to an NYC DOT press release, a recent redesign of nearby Soundview Avenue added 1.5 miles of protected bike lanes along a corridor where the agency said there had been more than 100 injuries between 2015 and 2022. The same release noted that Rosedale Avenue was slated for pedestrian upgrades, including new mid-block crossings and curb extensions meant to slow turning drivers and improve visibility at crosswalks.
Investigations And Next Steps
The NYPD says the collision remains under review and has not announced any charges. A Parks Department representative told News 12 the agency is conducting an internal review, and officials have not released the driver's name or employment status. It is not yet clear whether the city will share additional details as the investigations continue.
Neighbors say the crash highlights long-standing fears about speeding and confusing crossings in the area, and many residents have been pushing for stronger traffic-calming measures for years. As the baby recovers at Jacobi, locals and officials alike will be watching to see what follows from the NYPD and city agencies.
