NYC Grandfather Dies in Tragic Parking Dispute Accident

Iosif Lontsman, 77, was crushed by his own car during a parking dispute in Brooklyn, highlighting the unforeseen dangers of such confrontations.

Iosif Lontsman, a 77-year-old Brooklyn resident, died after being pinned between his Subaru Forester and a Nissan Altima during a parking dispute.
The incident occurred last Thursday as Lontsman stepped out to discuss a parking spot with another driver, accidentally leaving his car in drive.
No charges have been filed regarding the accident, which police describe as a tragic mishap.
Lontsman was remembered by his son as a mild-tempered and respectful individual, deeply dedicated to his family.
The family, originally from the Soviet Union, had migrated to the U.S. in 1989 seeking a better life and had since been an integral part of their community.