An 11-year-old girl was struck by a dark BMW sedan while crossing Emmons Avenue near Bragg Street in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, on March 19, police said. The driver did not stop, instead continuing eastbound on Emmons Avenue after the collision. The child suffered cuts and bruises and was taken to South Brooklyn Health, where medics described her condition as stable. Officers later released an image of a person they want to identify in connection with the crash.
Police release image of suspect
Investigators have put out a photo of a slim person with short hair, dressed in a black sweatshirt and black pants, and are asking the public to help put a name to the face, according to the New York Daily News. The outlet reports that a dark-colored BMW sedan hit the girl as she crossed near Bragg Street, then sped off down Emmons Avenue. Detectives told the paper they were canvassing the area for surveillance video and witnesses who might have seen the car or its driver.
Where it happened
The collision unfolded on Emmons Avenue, a busy shorefront corridor where turning traffic and rows of parked cars can make crossing the street more complicated. The NYPD motor-vehicle collision report for Brooklyn lists Emmons Avenue intersections among documented crash locations, a reminder that parts of the strip have logged crashes in recent months. Police have not released license plate information for the BMW and say the investigation is still active.
How to help
Officials are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA, and to check any doorbell or traffic cameras for relevant footage, the Daily News reports. Tipsters can also text 274637 (CRIMES) and enter TIP577, or submit information through the NYPD tip portal. Anonymous information that leads to an arrest may qualify for a reward. Investigators stressed that residents should not confront a suspected driver and should instead contact police.
Why this matters
Hit-and-run crashes remain a persistent problem across New York City, and officials publish monthly reports that track incidents and enforcement outcomes. Those hit-and-run data reports, such as the one available via NYC.gov, spell out how many cases are recorded and how many are closed to arrest, figures that police and street-safety advocates point to when pressing for safer streets. Detectives say they will continue reviewing surveillance footage and canvassing neighbors until the driver is identified.
