About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 21
▸ Crush Injuries 9
▸ Severe Bleeding 12
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 19
▸ Whiplash 107
▸ Contusion/Bruise 163
▸ Abrasion 130
▸ Pain/Nausea 55
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Third Avenue takes two more lives. The pattern holds.
AD 51: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025
Just before sunrise on Jul 11, 2025, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street, a BMW ran the red, hit two men, and fled. Police later charged a 23‑year‑old with manslaughter after video showed the car “speeding southbound” with no brake before impact (ABC7; amNY).
They were two of 19 people killed on these district streets since Jan 1, 2022; 2,919 more were hurt in 4,973 crashes over that span (NYC Open Data).
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Third Avenue, then silence
“We should all be offended. Angry. Insulted. That the response… is a sign that says: ‘be careful,’” State Sen. Andrew Gounardes said at the site days later (Gothamist). A planned redesign with protected lanes was approved and then stalled (Gothamist). “We started talking about a plan in 2014 and it’s now 2025,” Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes said. “There’s been no conversation, no updates” (CBS New York).
The corners tell the rest. Since 2022, the worst toll is on 4th Avenue (5 deaths), with more deaths on 3rd Avenue (3) (NYC Open Data).
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What the clock shows
The deaths cluster in dark hours. The data record fatalities at 2 AM and 4 AM among the peak killing hours in this district’s timeline (NYC Open Data). Year to date, the pattern worsened: crashes are up 18.1%, injuries up 27.5%, deaths up 50.0% versus the same stretch last year (NYC Open Data).
Pedestrians pay. Since 2022, drivers killed 8 people walking here and injured 352 more (NYC Open Data). Named factors in the record include Failure to Yield, unsafe speed, and drivers blowing signals (NYC Open Data).
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The fixes we already owe
Start where people die. Harden daylighting at corners — local electeds have already called for universal daylighting with physical barriers (Streetsblog NYC). Build the Third Avenue redesign that was approved, with real protection, not paint (Gothamist). Target early‑hour speed with enforcement where the deaths stack up (NYC Open Data).
Albany moved one lever: the legislature extended and corrected school‑zone speed protections in June 2025; Sen. Gounardes sponsored the bill and Assembly Member Mitaynes voted yes (Open States S 8344). Another lever is on the table: Assembly bill A 2299, co‑sponsored by Mitaynes, would require speed‑limiting devices for drivers who rack up 11+ DMV points in 24 months or 6 camera tickets in a year (Open States A 2299). She also backs A 5440 to hold vehicle owners liable for red‑light and speed‑camera violations by their cars (Open States A 5440).
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No more corners like 52nd and Third
The record is clear. The bodies, the hours, the corners. The redesign is stalled. The bills exist. The votes are on paper.
Act so two men in a crosswalk do not become a line in a ledger. Start here. Then keep going.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – NYC Open Data (Crashes/Persons/Vehicles) - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
- Two Killed In Sunset Park Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
- Two Pedestrians Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, amNY, Published 2025-07-12
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
- Sunset Park Hit-and-Run Spurs Demands, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- File A 5440, Open States, Published 2025-02-14
- Seven Brooklyn Electeds Join Growing Calls For Universal Daylighting, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-17
Fix the Problem
Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes
District 51
Other Representatives
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
▸ Other Geographies
AD 51 Assembly District 51 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 72, District 38, SD 17.
It contains Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Sunset Park (West), Sunset Park (Central), Green-Wood Cemetery, Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Brooklyn CB7, Brooklyn CB6.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 51
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Forklift Backs Into Woman on Court Street▸Jun 28 - A forklift reversed on Court Street. The driver did not see the woman. She was struck. Her knee split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the morning light. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A 52-year-old woman was struck by a forklift backing south on Court Street near Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'The driver didn’t see her. She was 52. Her leg split open at the knee. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the early morning light.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The forklift driver, a 59-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were cited.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure Crash▸Jun 27 - An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.
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E-Scooter Rider Ignores Signal, Suffers Head Injury▸Jun 4 - A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
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Jeep Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 4th Avenue▸Jun 1 - A Jeep sped down 4th Avenue. The driver did not see the man in the crosswalk. Metal hit flesh. The 70-year-old fell. He died on the street as dusk settled. The SUV rolled on. The city stayed loud.
A 70-year-old man was killed at the corner of 4th Avenue and 65th Street when a Jeep SUV struck him in the crosswalk. According to the police report, the Jeep was traveling at unsafe speed and the driver was inattentive or distracted. The impact came from the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and speed in city streets.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸May 29 - A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on Huntington Street▸May 23 - A 24-year-old man crashed his sedan into a parked car on Huntington Street. The street was quiet. He died alone in the driver’s seat. The engine ticked under the streetlamp. No other injuries reported. The night stayed silent.
A 24-year-old man died after crashing a 2009 Honda sedan into a parked car near 27 Huntington Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was unbelted and alone in the vehicle. The crash happened late at night on a quiet street. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The only injury was to the driver, who died at the scene. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other occupants were involved. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The parked car was struck on the right rear bumper. The street remained empty after the crash.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸May 6 - A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸May 5 - A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Sedan Turns▸Apr 18 - A sedan turned right on 40th Street. An e-bike kept straight. The rider slammed into the car, flew, hit the pavement. His head split open. Blood pooled. Skin ripped. Bone showed. He stayed awake. Driver inattention left him broken.
An e-bike rider, 23, was severely injured on 40th Street when a sedan turned right as he rode straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 23, hit the car’s side, flew, struck pavement. No helmet. Head split open. Blood on the street. Skin torn. Bone bare. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the driver’s error. The crash left the vulnerable rider bleeding and exposed, while the sedan showed no damage.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Jun 28 - A forklift reversed on Court Street. The driver did not see the woman. She was struck. Her knee split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the morning light. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A 52-year-old woman was struck by a forklift backing south on Court Street near Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'The driver didn’t see her. She was 52. Her leg split open at the knee. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the early morning light.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The forklift driver, a 59-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were cited.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure Crash▸Jun 27 - An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.
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E-Scooter Rider Ignores Signal, Suffers Head Injury▸Jun 4 - A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
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Jeep Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 4th Avenue▸Jun 1 - A Jeep sped down 4th Avenue. The driver did not see the man in the crosswalk. Metal hit flesh. The 70-year-old fell. He died on the street as dusk settled. The SUV rolled on. The city stayed loud.
A 70-year-old man was killed at the corner of 4th Avenue and 65th Street when a Jeep SUV struck him in the crosswalk. According to the police report, the Jeep was traveling at unsafe speed and the driver was inattentive or distracted. The impact came from the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and speed in city streets.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸May 29 - A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on Huntington Street▸May 23 - A 24-year-old man crashed his sedan into a parked car on Huntington Street. The street was quiet. He died alone in the driver’s seat. The engine ticked under the streetlamp. No other injuries reported. The night stayed silent.
A 24-year-old man died after crashing a 2009 Honda sedan into a parked car near 27 Huntington Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was unbelted and alone in the vehicle. The crash happened late at night on a quiet street. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The only injury was to the driver, who died at the scene. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other occupants were involved. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The parked car was struck on the right rear bumper. The street remained empty after the crash.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸May 6 - A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸May 5 - A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Sedan Turns▸Apr 18 - A sedan turned right on 40th Street. An e-bike kept straight. The rider slammed into the car, flew, hit the pavement. His head split open. Blood pooled. Skin ripped. Bone showed. He stayed awake. Driver inattention left him broken.
An e-bike rider, 23, was severely injured on 40th Street when a sedan turned right as he rode straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 23, hit the car’s side, flew, struck pavement. No helmet. Head split open. Blood on the street. Skin torn. Bone bare. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the driver’s error. The crash left the vulnerable rider bleeding and exposed, while the sedan showed no damage.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Jun 27 - An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.
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E-Scooter Rider Ignores Signal, Suffers Head Injury▸Jun 4 - A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
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Jeep Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 4th Avenue▸Jun 1 - A Jeep sped down 4th Avenue. The driver did not see the man in the crosswalk. Metal hit flesh. The 70-year-old fell. He died on the street as dusk settled. The SUV rolled on. The city stayed loud.
A 70-year-old man was killed at the corner of 4th Avenue and 65th Street when a Jeep SUV struck him in the crosswalk. According to the police report, the Jeep was traveling at unsafe speed and the driver was inattentive or distracted. The impact came from the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and speed in city streets.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸May 29 - A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on Huntington Street▸May 23 - A 24-year-old man crashed his sedan into a parked car on Huntington Street. The street was quiet. He died alone in the driver’s seat. The engine ticked under the streetlamp. No other injuries reported. The night stayed silent.
A 24-year-old man died after crashing a 2009 Honda sedan into a parked car near 27 Huntington Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was unbelted and alone in the vehicle. The crash happened late at night on a quiet street. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The only injury was to the driver, who died at the scene. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other occupants were involved. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The parked car was struck on the right rear bumper. The street remained empty after the crash.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸May 6 - A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸May 5 - A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Sedan Turns▸Apr 18 - A sedan turned right on 40th Street. An e-bike kept straight. The rider slammed into the car, flew, hit the pavement. His head split open. Blood pooled. Skin ripped. Bone showed. He stayed awake. Driver inattention left him broken.
An e-bike rider, 23, was severely injured on 40th Street when a sedan turned right as he rode straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 23, hit the car’s side, flew, struck pavement. No helmet. Head split open. Blood on the street. Skin torn. Bone bare. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the driver’s error. The crash left the vulnerable rider bleeding and exposed, while the sedan showed no damage.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Jun 4 - A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
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Jeep Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 4th Avenue▸Jun 1 - A Jeep sped down 4th Avenue. The driver did not see the man in the crosswalk. Metal hit flesh. The 70-year-old fell. He died on the street as dusk settled. The SUV rolled on. The city stayed loud.
A 70-year-old man was killed at the corner of 4th Avenue and 65th Street when a Jeep SUV struck him in the crosswalk. According to the police report, the Jeep was traveling at unsafe speed and the driver was inattentive or distracted. The impact came from the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and speed in city streets.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸May 29 - A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on Huntington Street▸May 23 - A 24-year-old man crashed his sedan into a parked car on Huntington Street. The street was quiet. He died alone in the driver’s seat. The engine ticked under the streetlamp. No other injuries reported. The night stayed silent.
A 24-year-old man died after crashing a 2009 Honda sedan into a parked car near 27 Huntington Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was unbelted and alone in the vehicle. The crash happened late at night on a quiet street. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The only injury was to the driver, who died at the scene. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other occupants were involved. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The parked car was struck on the right rear bumper. The street remained empty after the crash.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸May 6 - A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸May 5 - A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Sedan Turns▸Apr 18 - A sedan turned right on 40th Street. An e-bike kept straight. The rider slammed into the car, flew, hit the pavement. His head split open. Blood pooled. Skin ripped. Bone showed. He stayed awake. Driver inattention left him broken.
An e-bike rider, 23, was severely injured on 40th Street when a sedan turned right as he rode straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 23, hit the car’s side, flew, struck pavement. No helmet. Head split open. Blood on the street. Skin torn. Bone bare. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the driver’s error. The crash left the vulnerable rider bleeding and exposed, while the sedan showed no damage.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Jun 1 - A Jeep sped down 4th Avenue. The driver did not see the man in the crosswalk. Metal hit flesh. The 70-year-old fell. He died on the street as dusk settled. The SUV rolled on. The city stayed loud.
A 70-year-old man was killed at the corner of 4th Avenue and 65th Street when a Jeep SUV struck him in the crosswalk. According to the police report, the Jeep was traveling at unsafe speed and the driver was inattentive or distracted. The impact came from the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and speed in city streets.
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Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸May 29 - A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on Huntington Street▸May 23 - A 24-year-old man crashed his sedan into a parked car on Huntington Street. The street was quiet. He died alone in the driver’s seat. The engine ticked under the streetlamp. No other injuries reported. The night stayed silent.
A 24-year-old man died after crashing a 2009 Honda sedan into a parked car near 27 Huntington Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was unbelted and alone in the vehicle. The crash happened late at night on a quiet street. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The only injury was to the driver, who died at the scene. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other occupants were involved. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The parked car was struck on the right rear bumper. The street remained empty after the crash.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸May 6 - A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸May 5 - A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Sedan Turns▸Apr 18 - A sedan turned right on 40th Street. An e-bike kept straight. The rider slammed into the car, flew, hit the pavement. His head split open. Blood pooled. Skin ripped. Bone showed. He stayed awake. Driver inattention left him broken.
An e-bike rider, 23, was severely injured on 40th Street when a sedan turned right as he rode straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 23, hit the car’s side, flew, struck pavement. No helmet. Head split open. Blood on the street. Skin torn. Bone bare. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the driver’s error. The crash left the vulnerable rider bleeding and exposed, while the sedan showed no damage.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
May 29 - A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
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Sedan Slams Parked Car on Huntington Street▸May 23 - A 24-year-old man crashed his sedan into a parked car on Huntington Street. The street was quiet. He died alone in the driver’s seat. The engine ticked under the streetlamp. No other injuries reported. The night stayed silent.
A 24-year-old man died after crashing a 2009 Honda sedan into a parked car near 27 Huntington Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was unbelted and alone in the vehicle. The crash happened late at night on a quiet street. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The only injury was to the driver, who died at the scene. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other occupants were involved. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The parked car was struck on the right rear bumper. The street remained empty after the crash.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸May 6 - A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸May 5 - A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Sedan Turns▸Apr 18 - A sedan turned right on 40th Street. An e-bike kept straight. The rider slammed into the car, flew, hit the pavement. His head split open. Blood pooled. Skin ripped. Bone showed. He stayed awake. Driver inattention left him broken.
An e-bike rider, 23, was severely injured on 40th Street when a sedan turned right as he rode straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 23, hit the car’s side, flew, struck pavement. No helmet. Head split open. Blood on the street. Skin torn. Bone bare. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the driver’s error. The crash left the vulnerable rider bleeding and exposed, while the sedan showed no damage.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
May 23 - A 24-year-old man crashed his sedan into a parked car on Huntington Street. The street was quiet. He died alone in the driver’s seat. The engine ticked under the streetlamp. No other injuries reported. The night stayed silent.
A 24-year-old man died after crashing a 2009 Honda sedan into a parked car near 27 Huntington Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was unbelted and alone in the vehicle. The crash happened late at night on a quiet street. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The only injury was to the driver, who died at the scene. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other occupants were involved. The report notes the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The parked car was struck on the right rear bumper. The street remained empty after the crash.
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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸May 6 - A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸May 5 - A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Sedan Turns▸Apr 18 - A sedan turned right on 40th Street. An e-bike kept straight. The rider slammed into the car, flew, hit the pavement. His head split open. Blood pooled. Skin ripped. Bone showed. He stayed awake. Driver inattention left him broken.
An e-bike rider, 23, was severely injured on 40th Street when a sedan turned right as he rode straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 23, hit the car’s side, flew, struck pavement. No helmet. Head split open. Blood on the street. Skin torn. Bone bare. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the driver’s error. The crash left the vulnerable rider bleeding and exposed, while the sedan showed no damage.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
May 6 - A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸May 5 - A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Sedan Turns▸Apr 18 - A sedan turned right on 40th Street. An e-bike kept straight. The rider slammed into the car, flew, hit the pavement. His head split open. Blood pooled. Skin ripped. Bone showed. He stayed awake. Driver inattention left him broken.
An e-bike rider, 23, was severely injured on 40th Street when a sedan turned right as he rode straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 23, hit the car’s side, flew, struck pavement. No helmet. Head split open. Blood on the street. Skin torn. Bone bare. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the driver’s error. The crash left the vulnerable rider bleeding and exposed, while the sedan showed no damage.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
May 5 - A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Sedan Turns▸Apr 18 - A sedan turned right on 40th Street. An e-bike kept straight. The rider slammed into the car, flew, hit the pavement. His head split open. Blood pooled. Skin ripped. Bone showed. He stayed awake. Driver inattention left him broken.
An e-bike rider, 23, was severely injured on 40th Street when a sedan turned right as he rode straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 23, hit the car’s side, flew, struck pavement. No helmet. Head split open. Blood on the street. Skin torn. Bone bare. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the driver’s error. The crash left the vulnerable rider bleeding and exposed, while the sedan showed no damage.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Apr 18 - A sedan turned right on 40th Street. An e-bike kept straight. The rider slammed into the car, flew, hit the pavement. His head split open. Blood pooled. Skin ripped. Bone showed. He stayed awake. Driver inattention left him broken.
An e-bike rider, 23, was severely injured on 40th Street when a sedan turned right as he rode straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The rider, 23, hit the car’s side, flew, struck pavement. No helmet. Head split open. Blood on the street. Skin torn. Bone bare. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was ejected from his bike. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence, after the driver’s error. The crash left the vulnerable rider bleeding and exposed, while the sedan showed no damage.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.