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Brooklyn, NY (July 14, 2026) – A wrong-way driver sent a vehicle crashing through the front of a Carroll Gardens deli just before 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 13, near the intersection of Henry and Union streets. Two people were taken to a hospital following the wreck.
Surveillance video shows a white Mercedes-Benz driven by Juan Tenorio Ramos, 24, traveling the wrong way down Henry Street before nearly striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The Mercedes then collided with a black Audi as it traveled through the intersection. The force of the collision sent the Audi through the deli’s front windows at 532 Henry Street, shattering glass and severely damaging the storefront.
The deli owner and an employee retreated to the back of the store as the crash unfolded. The 37-year-old Audi driver and a female passenger in the Mercedes were both taken to Methodist Hospital. Details about their conditions were not immediately available.
Tenorio Ramos was taken into custody at the scene. He faces charges including reckless driving, reckless endangerment, driving the wrong way on a one-way street, failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, and drug-related charges.
The accident remains under active investigation. We hope both people hurt make full recoveries.
What Happens When a Vehicle Crashes Into a Storefront?
When a vehicle strikes a commercial building, the damage can extend well beyond what is immediately visible. Glass, structural framing, and interior fixtures can all be affected, and a building inspector may be called in to assess whether the structure is safe before it can reopen. Even after a crash, a building may appear stable, yet hidden damage to load-bearing elements may require professional evaluation before employees or customers can safely return.
Surveillance footage plays a central role in urban crash investigations, particularly when events unfold quickly across a busy intersection. Cameras mounted on nearby buildings, traffic signals, and businesses can capture vehicle speed, lane position, and driver behavior in the moments before impact. This footage is typically secured early in the investigation to prevent it from being recorded over.
Wrong-way driving on a one-way street in a dense urban neighborhood poses serious risks to pedestrians and other drivers who have no reason to expect a vehicle approaching from the wrong direction. The presence of drug-related charges alongside the traffic violations in this case reflects how investigators review the full picture of a driver’s condition and behavior when determining what charges to pursue.
