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9-Year-Old Killed by Brooklyn School Bus; Driver Fled

5/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

9-year-old boy killed by yellow school bus at the Lee Avenue and Lorimer Street intersection in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on May 1 2026.
The 49-year-old driver left the crash scene and returned only after learning a child was hit.
Residents said the newly resurfaced intersection lacked a marked crosswalk, which they believed contributed to the death.

History

Historical Context

Sweden’s 1997 Vision Zero law inspired U.S. cities, and New York City launched its own Vision Zero program in January 2014 under Mayor Bill de Blasio. The plan pledged to eliminate traffic deaths, yet injuries rose. The May 1 2026 fatal bus crash at Williamsburg’s Lee Avenue underscores the gap between the original zero-death goal and current safety outcomes.

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Story summary

9-year-old boy killed by yellow school bus at the Lee Avenue and Lorimer Street intersection in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on May 1 2026.
The 49-year-old driver left the crash scene and returned only after learning a child was hit.
Residents said the newly resurfaced intersection lacked a marked crosswalk, which they believed contributed to the death.

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