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 23
▸ Crush Injuries 14
▸ Severe Bleeding 17
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 21
▸ Whiplash 117
▸ Contusion/Bruise 97
▸ Abrasion 71
▸ Pain/Nausea 53
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.
Caught Speeding Recently in AD 59
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2011 Gray Me/Be Sedan (86ANBP) – 127 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2019 White Me/Be Sedan (RWVR67) – 125 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Honda Sedan (LUT9490) – 57 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 Infiniti Sedan (MJP5212) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
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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Evening left turn. One woman never made it across.
AD 59: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025
Just before 7 PM on Jan 10, 2025, at Avenue L and E 88 St, a Honda SUV turned left and hit a woman in the crosswalk. NYPD coded the crash as a failure to yield. She died at the scene (NYC Open Data).
She is one of 17 people killed on these streets since 2022. At least 10 were pedestrians. Another 3,200 were hurt (NYC Open Data).
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Nights cut deepest on these blocks
Evenings are when lives end here. The data show 4 deaths around 6 PM, 3 at 9 PM, and 3 at 10 PM over the period reviewed (NYC Open Data). The body count climbs after dark and does not stop.
The danger clusters. The Belt Parkway is a slaughter line: 5 deaths and 529 injuries tied to that corridor. Avenue L also stands out, with a death and dozens hurt (NYC Open Data).
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Speed and turning. The pattern repeats.
On Jan 27, 2024, at East 81 St and Glenwood Rd, a 14‑year‑old was killed in a crash flagged as speed‑related (NYC Open Data). On Avenue L, NYPD logged the deadly strike as a left‑turn failure to yield. Different corners. Same result.
Cyclists have been cut down by hazards that never should have been there. On the Marine Parkway Bridge path, riders hit invisible string stretched across the way. “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable,” said community leader Danny Mundy (Gothamist).
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The record shows who acts — and who stalls
Assembly Member Jaime Williams co‑sponsored complete‑streets bills A 1077 and A 1280. She also voted yes to extend school speed‑zone protections in S 8344. But she joined a rally condemning congestion pricing, calling it unfair (Brooklyn Paper). The streets here remain bloody either way.
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse and State Senator Roxanne Persaud represent overlapping turf in this district. The deaths and injuries above are on their watch (NYC Open Data).
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Make the corners merciful
The fixes are not exotic: daylight the crosswalks, give walkers a head start, harden left turns, and slow the straightaways on Flatlands Ave, Rockaway Pkwy, and the residential grid. Target evening hours. Protect the bridge path where riders keep getting hurt.
Citywide, two steps will save lives on every block: lower default speeds and force repeat speeders’ cars to obey the limit. The path to those fights starts here.
One woman died crossing Avenue L. That is the whole story. It repeats until someone stops it.
Take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany to slow our streets and rein in repeat speeders. Act at CrashCount: Take Action.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
- String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-07
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08
- File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13
- Staten Island, Brooklyn pols rally against congestion pricing as Hochul considers reviving program, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-11-14
- Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25
- Motorcyclist Dies in Collision With Fire Truck, ABC7, Published 2025-05-26
Fix the Problem
Assembly Member Jaime Williams
District 59
Other Representatives
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse
District 46
State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19
▸ Other Geographies
AD 59 Assembly District 59 sits in Brooklyn, District 46, SD 19.
It contains Flatlands, Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Marine Park-Plumb Island, McGuire Fields, Canarsie Park & Pier, Barren Island-Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay (West), Brooklyn CB56, Brooklyn CB18.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 59
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Helmetless Rider Ejected in Avenue N Crash▸Jul 29 - A young man on a motorcycle struck a parked sedan on Avenue N. He flew from the bike, face-first, bleeding on the street. The crash left him conscious but badly hurt. Traffic control was ignored. The road bore the mark of impact.
A 21-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and severely injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Avenue N near East 56th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A helmetless rider slammed into a parked sedan, face-first. The bike crumpled. He flew. Blood pooled on hot asphalt. At 21, he lay conscious, ejected, bleeding, the light behind him ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is the failure to obey traffic control. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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BMW Left Turn Kills Motorcyclist on Rockaway Parkway▸Jul 17 - A BMW turned left across Rockaway Parkway. A motorcycle hit the sedan head-on. The rider, 34, was thrown and killed. His head struck hard. Failure to yield ended his life. Brooklyn’s night swallowed another victim.
A deadly crash took place at Rockaway Parkway and Skidmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a BMW sedan made a left turn and a southbound motorcycle crashed into its right side doors. The 34-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and died at the scene from head injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The BMW driver was licensed and uninjured. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' for the motorcycle rider. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative states: 'A BMW turned left. A motorcycle slammed head-on. The rider, 34, unlicensed, flew through the dark. His head struck. Crushed. Dead on the street.'
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SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Avenue U▸Jul 10 - A 17-year-old boy walked near Avenue U. An SUV hit him. Blood ran down his face. Deep cuts marked his skin. He stayed awake. The driver said nothing. The street stayed silent. Pain lingered in the summer air.
A 17-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by an SUV near 6122 Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy remained conscious at the scene, with blood running down his face and deep cuts visible. The report states, 'A 17-year-old boy struck by an SUV. Blood ran down his face. Deep cuts opened. He stayed awake. The driver said nothing.' The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors were detailed in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report. The crash left the street silent, the pain unmistakable.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver, Motorcyclist Collide on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - A young motorcyclist hit a sedan’s rear as both changed lanes. He flew from his bike. His arm split open. The sedan’s driver had no license. The road ran red. Metal and flesh paid the price.
A 20-year-old motorcyclist was injured on Belt Parkway after striking the rear quarter panel of a sedan during a lane change. According to the police report, both vehicles were eastbound and changing lanes when the crash occurred. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffered severe lacerations to his arm, and was wearing a helmet. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the sedan driver and improper lane usage created a dangerous situation. The motorcyclist was left conscious but badly hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Moped Head-On▸Jun 18 - A Land Rover hit a northbound moped on Avenue U. The rider flew off, helmeted, head bleeding, left unconscious. Both drivers held permits. The SUV did not yield. The street fell silent after the crash.
A Land Rover SUV struck a northbound moped head-on near Avenue U and Hendrickson Street in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. According to the police report, both drivers held permits. The SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inexperienced. The moped rider wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped rider also suffered due to 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The crash left the street quiet, marked by the violence of impact and the vulnerability of the injured rider.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Killed on Belt Parkway▸Mar 7 - A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.
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Jeep Head-On Crash Leaves Two Bleeding▸Mar 4 - A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.
A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.
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Sedan Slams Into SUV on Avenue L▸Feb 27 - A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.
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Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Jul 29 - A young man on a motorcycle struck a parked sedan on Avenue N. He flew from the bike, face-first, bleeding on the street. The crash left him conscious but badly hurt. Traffic control was ignored. The road bore the mark of impact.
A 21-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and severely injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Avenue N near East 56th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A helmetless rider slammed into a parked sedan, face-first. The bike crumpled. He flew. Blood pooled on hot asphalt. At 21, he lay conscious, ejected, bleeding, the light behind him ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is the failure to obey traffic control. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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BMW Left Turn Kills Motorcyclist on Rockaway Parkway▸Jul 17 - A BMW turned left across Rockaway Parkway. A motorcycle hit the sedan head-on. The rider, 34, was thrown and killed. His head struck hard. Failure to yield ended his life. Brooklyn’s night swallowed another victim.
A deadly crash took place at Rockaway Parkway and Skidmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a BMW sedan made a left turn and a southbound motorcycle crashed into its right side doors. The 34-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and died at the scene from head injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The BMW driver was licensed and uninjured. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' for the motorcycle rider. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative states: 'A BMW turned left. A motorcycle slammed head-on. The rider, 34, unlicensed, flew through the dark. His head struck. Crushed. Dead on the street.'
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SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Avenue U▸Jul 10 - A 17-year-old boy walked near Avenue U. An SUV hit him. Blood ran down his face. Deep cuts marked his skin. He stayed awake. The driver said nothing. The street stayed silent. Pain lingered in the summer air.
A 17-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by an SUV near 6122 Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy remained conscious at the scene, with blood running down his face and deep cuts visible. The report states, 'A 17-year-old boy struck by an SUV. Blood ran down his face. Deep cuts opened. He stayed awake. The driver said nothing.' The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors were detailed in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report. The crash left the street silent, the pain unmistakable.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver, Motorcyclist Collide on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - A young motorcyclist hit a sedan’s rear as both changed lanes. He flew from his bike. His arm split open. The sedan’s driver had no license. The road ran red. Metal and flesh paid the price.
A 20-year-old motorcyclist was injured on Belt Parkway after striking the rear quarter panel of a sedan during a lane change. According to the police report, both vehicles were eastbound and changing lanes when the crash occurred. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffered severe lacerations to his arm, and was wearing a helmet. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the sedan driver and improper lane usage created a dangerous situation. The motorcyclist was left conscious but badly hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Moped Head-On▸Jun 18 - A Land Rover hit a northbound moped on Avenue U. The rider flew off, helmeted, head bleeding, left unconscious. Both drivers held permits. The SUV did not yield. The street fell silent after the crash.
A Land Rover SUV struck a northbound moped head-on near Avenue U and Hendrickson Street in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. According to the police report, both drivers held permits. The SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inexperienced. The moped rider wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped rider also suffered due to 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The crash left the street quiet, marked by the violence of impact and the vulnerability of the injured rider.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Killed on Belt Parkway▸Mar 7 - A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.
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Jeep Head-On Crash Leaves Two Bleeding▸Mar 4 - A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.
A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.
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Sedan Slams Into SUV on Avenue L▸Feb 27 - A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.
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Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Jul 17 - A BMW turned left across Rockaway Parkway. A motorcycle hit the sedan head-on. The rider, 34, was thrown and killed. His head struck hard. Failure to yield ended his life. Brooklyn’s night swallowed another victim.
A deadly crash took place at Rockaway Parkway and Skidmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a BMW sedan made a left turn and a southbound motorcycle crashed into its right side doors. The 34-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and died at the scene from head injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The BMW driver was licensed and uninjured. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' for the motorcycle rider. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative states: 'A BMW turned left. A motorcycle slammed head-on. The rider, 34, unlicensed, flew through the dark. His head struck. Crushed. Dead on the street.'
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SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Avenue U▸Jul 10 - A 17-year-old boy walked near Avenue U. An SUV hit him. Blood ran down his face. Deep cuts marked his skin. He stayed awake. The driver said nothing. The street stayed silent. Pain lingered in the summer air.
A 17-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by an SUV near 6122 Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy remained conscious at the scene, with blood running down his face and deep cuts visible. The report states, 'A 17-year-old boy struck by an SUV. Blood ran down his face. Deep cuts opened. He stayed awake. The driver said nothing.' The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors were detailed in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report. The crash left the street silent, the pain unmistakable.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver, Motorcyclist Collide on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - A young motorcyclist hit a sedan’s rear as both changed lanes. He flew from his bike. His arm split open. The sedan’s driver had no license. The road ran red. Metal and flesh paid the price.
A 20-year-old motorcyclist was injured on Belt Parkway after striking the rear quarter panel of a sedan during a lane change. According to the police report, both vehicles were eastbound and changing lanes when the crash occurred. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffered severe lacerations to his arm, and was wearing a helmet. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the sedan driver and improper lane usage created a dangerous situation. The motorcyclist was left conscious but badly hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Moped Head-On▸Jun 18 - A Land Rover hit a northbound moped on Avenue U. The rider flew off, helmeted, head bleeding, left unconscious. Both drivers held permits. The SUV did not yield. The street fell silent after the crash.
A Land Rover SUV struck a northbound moped head-on near Avenue U and Hendrickson Street in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. According to the police report, both drivers held permits. The SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inexperienced. The moped rider wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped rider also suffered due to 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The crash left the street quiet, marked by the violence of impact and the vulnerability of the injured rider.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Killed on Belt Parkway▸Mar 7 - A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.
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Jeep Head-On Crash Leaves Two Bleeding▸Mar 4 - A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.
A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.
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Sedan Slams Into SUV on Avenue L▸Feb 27 - A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.
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Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Jul 10 - A 17-year-old boy walked near Avenue U. An SUV hit him. Blood ran down his face. Deep cuts marked his skin. He stayed awake. The driver said nothing. The street stayed silent. Pain lingered in the summer air.
A 17-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by an SUV near 6122 Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy remained conscious at the scene, with blood running down his face and deep cuts visible. The report states, 'A 17-year-old boy struck by an SUV. Blood ran down his face. Deep cuts opened. He stayed awake. The driver said nothing.' The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors were detailed in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling was included in the report. The crash left the street silent, the pain unmistakable.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver, Motorcyclist Collide on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - A young motorcyclist hit a sedan’s rear as both changed lanes. He flew from his bike. His arm split open. The sedan’s driver had no license. The road ran red. Metal and flesh paid the price.
A 20-year-old motorcyclist was injured on Belt Parkway after striking the rear quarter panel of a sedan during a lane change. According to the police report, both vehicles were eastbound and changing lanes when the crash occurred. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffered severe lacerations to his arm, and was wearing a helmet. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the sedan driver and improper lane usage created a dangerous situation. The motorcyclist was left conscious but badly hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Moped Head-On▸Jun 18 - A Land Rover hit a northbound moped on Avenue U. The rider flew off, helmeted, head bleeding, left unconscious. Both drivers held permits. The SUV did not yield. The street fell silent after the crash.
A Land Rover SUV struck a northbound moped head-on near Avenue U and Hendrickson Street in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. According to the police report, both drivers held permits. The SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inexperienced. The moped rider wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped rider also suffered due to 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The crash left the street quiet, marked by the violence of impact and the vulnerability of the injured rider.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Killed on Belt Parkway▸Mar 7 - A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.
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Jeep Head-On Crash Leaves Two Bleeding▸Mar 4 - A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.
A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.
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Sedan Slams Into SUV on Avenue L▸Feb 27 - A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.
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Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Jul 6 - A young motorcyclist hit a sedan’s rear as both changed lanes. He flew from his bike. His arm split open. The sedan’s driver had no license. The road ran red. Metal and flesh paid the price.
A 20-year-old motorcyclist was injured on Belt Parkway after striking the rear quarter panel of a sedan during a lane change. According to the police report, both vehicles were eastbound and changing lanes when the crash occurred. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffered severe lacerations to his arm, and was wearing a helmet. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the sedan driver and improper lane usage created a dangerous situation. The motorcyclist was left conscious but badly hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Moped Head-On▸Jun 18 - A Land Rover hit a northbound moped on Avenue U. The rider flew off, helmeted, head bleeding, left unconscious. Both drivers held permits. The SUV did not yield. The street fell silent after the crash.
A Land Rover SUV struck a northbound moped head-on near Avenue U and Hendrickson Street in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. According to the police report, both drivers held permits. The SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inexperienced. The moped rider wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped rider also suffered due to 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The crash left the street quiet, marked by the violence of impact and the vulnerability of the injured rider.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Killed on Belt Parkway▸Mar 7 - A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.
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Jeep Head-On Crash Leaves Two Bleeding▸Mar 4 - A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.
A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.
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Sedan Slams Into SUV on Avenue L▸Feb 27 - A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.
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Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Jun 18 - A Land Rover hit a northbound moped on Avenue U. The rider flew off, helmeted, head bleeding, left unconscious. Both drivers held permits. The SUV did not yield. The street fell silent after the crash.
A Land Rover SUV struck a northbound moped head-on near Avenue U and Hendrickson Street in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. According to the police report, both drivers held permits. The SUV driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inexperienced. The moped rider wore a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped rider also suffered due to 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The crash left the street quiet, marked by the violence of impact and the vulnerability of the injured rider.
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Sedan Veers Off, Crushes Parked Cars▸May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Killed on Belt Parkway▸Mar 7 - A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.
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Jeep Head-On Crash Leaves Two Bleeding▸Mar 4 - A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.
A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.
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Sedan Slams Into SUV on Avenue L▸Feb 27 - A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.
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Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.
A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.
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Head-On Collision Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Killed on Belt Parkway▸Mar 7 - A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.
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Jeep Head-On Crash Leaves Two Bleeding▸Mar 4 - A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.
A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.
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Sedan Slams Into SUV on Avenue L▸Feb 27 - A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.
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Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Apr 11 - Two cars slammed head-on before dawn. Metal buckled. Glass burst. Both drivers, men aged 52 and 79, died alone in their seats. No survivors. The road fell silent. Distraction behind the wheel left no escape.
Two vehicles, a 2001 Infiniti SUV and a 2007 Nissan sedan, collided head-on on Belt Parkway just before 1 a.m. Both drivers, a 52-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, were killed. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished. Both drivers wore seat belts. No passengers or bystanders were involved. The crash left both men dead at the scene. Systemic danger from driver distraction played a fatal role.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Killed on Belt Parkway▸Mar 7 - A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.
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Jeep Head-On Crash Leaves Two Bleeding▸Mar 4 - A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.
A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.
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Sedan Slams Into SUV on Avenue L▸Feb 27 - A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.
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Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Mar 7 - A 91-year-old man rode his e-bike on Belt Parkway. He was thrown from the seat. His head struck the ground. Blood pooled. He spoke nonsense, then fell silent. The e-bike coasted on. The man did not rise.
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway was killed after being ejected from his seat. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old man on an e-bike was thrown from the seat. No helmet. His head struck. He bled. He spoke nonsense. The bike coasted on. The bumper was clean. The man did not get up.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The man suffered a fatal head injury and was described as incoherent before succumbing. No vehicle damage was reported. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but only after the contributing factors.
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Jeep Head-On Crash Leaves Two Bleeding▸Mar 4 - A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.
A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.
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Sedan Slams Into SUV on Avenue L▸Feb 27 - A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.
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Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Mar 4 - A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.
A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.
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Sedan Slams Into SUV on Avenue L▸Feb 27 - A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.
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Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Feb 27 - A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.
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Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Jan 22 - A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.
A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L▸Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Nov 29 - A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.
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Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K▸Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Nov 9 - A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.
A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M▸Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Sep 4 - A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.
A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.
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Cadillac Permit Driver Hits Cyclist on Ohio Walk▸Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Aug 23 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk. The cyclist flew from his bike, helmeted, head bleeding. Shock froze his face. The car’s right bumper cracked. Both moved straight. The driver held only a permit.
A 17-year-old permit driver in a Cadillac sedan struck a 53-year-old cyclist on Ohio Walk near East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the car and the cyclist were traveling straight when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the cyclist. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike. He suffered a severe head injury and was in shock. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash left him bleeding from the head. The driver had only a learner’s permit at the time of the collision.
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Sedan Veers, Driver Killed on Ralph Avenue▸Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.
Jun 28 - A sedan veered south and struck a pickup head-on. The 67-year-old driver died, hip shattered. A bus stood nearby, doors torn open. Three others, including a child, were hurt. Silence spilled over Ralph Avenue.
A 2003 Toyota sedan veered south on Ralph Avenue near East 66th Street and hit a pickup head-on. According to the police report, the 67-year-old sedan driver died at the wheel with a shattered hip. Three others, including a 42-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old boy, were injured. The report states, 'A bus stood nearby, doors torn open, silence spilling into the street.' The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the data.