"The victim was crossing Emmons Avenue midblock between Bragg and Brigham streets at around 4 p.m. on March 16 when she was struck by a driver in a dark-colored BMW sedan, cops said, and was knocked to the ground."
"After striking the girl, the driver did not stop, and fled east down Emmons Avenue toward Nostrand Avenue. The victim was taken to NYC Health+Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health by ambulance, but was not seriously injured, and was left with bruises and lacerations to the knees."
"Leaving the scene of an accident where someone was injured carries a fine of $250-$500 and up to 90 days in jail for a first offense."
"As of April 5, there had been 56 crashes involving pedestrians, down 23% from the same period last year, and zero pedestrian fatalities."
An 11-year-old girl was struck by a dark-colored BMW sedan while crossing Emmons Avenue in Sheepshead Bay on March 16. The driver fled the scene after the incident. The girl was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, including bruises and lacerations. Police released images of the suspected driver, described as a slim man in a black sweatshirt and pants. Leaving the scene of an accident with injuries can result in fines and jail time. Despite a decrease in pedestrian crashes, Brooklyn has experienced several deadly incidents this year.
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