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The family of Frank Solivan is suing Patrick Donovan in Kings Civil Supreme court over the accident that killed Frank Solivan on May 24th. Patrick was the other vehicle involved in the accident.

The trial begins 01/09/2009 and here is some more details.

Last year, The Solivan family was sued for negligence and wrongful-death, after Frank Solivan allegedly punched out Antonios “Tony” Fasarakis, killing him. Solivan initially was charged with misdemeanor assault, but the case against him was dismissed in December after Queens prosecutors declined to pursue the case.

The accident on Whitney and Gerritsen Avenues made the July 3rd issue of the Bay News.

Previous Post: Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Gerritsen and Whitney

Anthony’s wake will be held on Friday July 4th, 2-5pm and 7-10pm

Andrew Torregrossa & Sons Inc
345 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The funeral will be held on Saturday July 5th at 9am
Our Lady Of Grace Church
385 Avenue W (off West Street), Brooklyn, NY 11223

Sometime around 1:45 on July 1st, there was a fatal accident involving a Jeep and a motorcycle. The man riding the motorcycle died as a result.

He was a Gerritsen Beach local named Anthony Coppola aka “Antmoe”, and leaves behind a three year old daughter.

I know Anthony and we fell in the same circles. My thought and prayers are with the family.

If you know anything else please comment!

In case your not following the comments on Serious Motor Vehicle Accident Closes Knapp Street, there is an update worth mentioning.

The comments had a family member story  and a first responder recount.

Family Member:

I’m related to the victim in this accident. He is a NYC police Officer. Just graduated in December. He is in his early 20’s about 24. He was riding in the left lane down Knapp street when a motor vehicle who was in the right lane cut him off and made an illegal left. The car cut right in front of him and he went right into the back of the car. It happened so fast he had no time to step on the brakes. He was wearing his helmet. It was NOT a fatal accident. He is in an induced coma at the hospital. He has swelling in his brain and long list of bodily injuries. As of now he is fighting for his with the police department and family by his side. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers. He really needs them.

First Responder:

My brother and I who grew up in the area and now live in Rhode Island and New Hampshire were driving by. We saw the scene and people were just standing by. We stopped as we are both firefighters and my brother is a first responder. My brother grabbed his first aid bag and we offered whatever assistance we could for the victim. His father was with him. Fire department and EMS arrived shortly thereafter at which point we left. We hope he recovers and he is on our thoughts.

Bill

Knapp street was closed due to a Serious MVA Saturday June 21st from Avenue V to Avenue W from at least 9:30 pm to 12:00 am

Does anyone know the details of this? There was a very large police presence and im curious to why they would shutdown a huge section of Knapp Street.

Friday May 30th someone was stuck by a Syringe. Parks department cleaned it up.

Previous Post: Car Fire on Gerritsen Avenue

Anyone know what happened? First off, its pointing in the wrong direction and its not on cinder blocks.