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Unlicensed Driver Kills 14-Year-Old Boy in Brooklyn Car Crash

The incident marks the tenth pedestrian fatality this year, raising concerns about street safety in New York City.

  • 14-year-old Christian Antoine was killed in a car crash in Brooklyn, caused by an unlicensed driver speeding through an intersection.
  • The driver, 45-year-old Rayan Salmon, was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation.
  • Antoine's death marks at least the tenth pedestrian fatality in New York City this year.
  • This incident occurs on the 10th anniversary of Vision Zero, a city initiative aimed at eliminating fatal car crashes.
  • Despite a decrease in pedestrian deaths last year, advocacy groups argue that the city still has a long way to go in ensuring street safety.
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