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 283
▸ Crush Injuries 205
▸ Amputation 14
▸ Severe Bleeding 216
▸ Severe Lacerations 218
▸ Concussion 334
▸ Whiplash 1,849
▸ Contusion/Bruise 3,073
▸ Abrasion 2,102
▸ Pain/Nausea 958
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 Brooklyn
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 14 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 180 times • 9 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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One man down at 3rd and St. Marks. The count keeps climbing.
Brooklyn: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just after 1 PM on Sep 12, 2025, at 3rd Ave and St. Marks Pl, a man riding a moped was ejected and died at the scene, police records show (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- The same day, a driver in a sedan seriously injured a 43-year-old woman on Flatbush Ave near 1171; police recorded severe bleeding (NYC Open Data).
- On Sep 6, at Bedford Ave and Farragut Rd, a driver making a left turn hit a 23-year-old man walking, causing serious injuries (NYC Open Data).
- That same day at Grand St and Bushwick Ave, a driver hit a woman on a bike; she suffered a serious head injury (NYC Open Data).
The tally in Brooklyn
Since Jan 1, 2022, Brooklyn has logged 297 people killed and 61,891 injured in 107,634 crashes (NYC Open Data). The numbers do not pause.
Year to date, deaths are up to 69 from 52 a year ago, and serious injuries are up to 171 from 132, even as total crashes fell to 18,345 from 20,083 (NYC Open Data). Fewer crashes. More people not coming home.
A chase, a body on the curb
On Sep 14 in East New York, a teenager behind the wheel during a police pursuit hit a man standing on the curb, according to reporters at the scene (amNewYork; ABC7; CBS New York). The NYPD changed its pursuit policy this year, limiting when officers can chase; the department cited safety concerns after crashes tied to chases (AP News). New York’s attorney general put it plainly: “the evidence is clear: police vehicle pursuits and high-speed car chases can be dangerous and even fatal, and it is time for a change” (Times Union).
Streets that don’t forgive
The pattern is simple. People walking and biking take the hit. At Bedford and Farragut. At Grand and Bushwick. At 3rd and St. Marks. Names do not appear in these ledgers. Only ages, wounds, and the point of impact (NYC Open Data).
Power sits with City Hall and Albany
Two levers can slow the bloodletting now. Lower the city’s default speed limit. And require speed limiters for repeat offenders. Both are on the table. The City can act on speeds, and the Legislature has the Stop Super Speeders bill to mandate intelligent speed assistance after repeated tickets or points. The case for both is laid out here.
Brooklyn’s Council Member is Alexa Avilés. The area’s Albany delegation in our lookup includes Assembly Member Kalman Yeger and State Senator Steve Chan. Have they co-sponsored the Stop Super Speeders Act? The deaths keep coming; the record is public.
One man died at 3rd and St. Marks. The next name is already in the queue. If you want that to change, act now.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened at 3rd Ave and St. Marks Pl?
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▸ Are things getting better this year?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amNewYork, Published 2025-09-14
- Man struck by car driven by 15-year-year old while standing on Brooklyn curb, ABC7, Published 2025-09-14
- 15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-14
- NYPD restricts police pursuits to improve safety, AP News, Published 2025-01-31
- Attorney general says police chases mostly banned under new NYPD policy, Times Union, Published 2025-01-31
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Kalman Yeger
District 41
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
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▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn
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Sedan Slams SUV, Driver Dies Trapped▸Mar 13 - A sedan struck an SUV at Nostrand and Crown. Metal twisted. A 56-year-old man, trapped behind the wheel, died with crushed legs. Traffic control was ignored. The street did not stop. The crash left silence and broken glass in Brooklyn.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Crown Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan slammed into a sport utility vehicle. The impact trapped a 56-year-old male driver behind the wheel. He suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. The report states, 'Traffic control was ignored. The street did not stop.' The official contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No evidence in the report suggests any error or fault by the victim. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Trailer▸Mar 11 - A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
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Bus Crushes Elderly Woman’s Leg on Linden▸Mar 10 - A bus struck a 75-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard. The right front bumper crushed her leg. She lay awake in the street, body broken. Pavement was slick. The bus rolled south. The woman survived, but the street did not forgive.
A southbound bus hit a 75-year-old woman at Linden Boulevard and Ashford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound bus struck a 75-year-old woman crossing against the light. The right front bumper crushed her leg on slick pavement. She lay conscious in the street, her body broken but awake.' The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The impact caused crush injuries to the woman’s lower leg and foot. The bus’s right front bumper was damaged. No driver errors beyond the listed factors appear in the report. The woman was conscious after the crash.
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Bus Strikes Cyclist on Cortelyou Road▸Mar 10 - A bus hit a cyclist on Cortelyou Road. The rider flew, face-first, into the street. Blood pooled. His breath came ragged. Driver inattention and following too closely marked the crash. The cyclist, 27, suffered severe facial bleeding. No helmet listed.
A bus traveling west on Cortelyou Road near East 17th Street in Brooklyn struck a cyclist. The impact threw the 27-year-old rider to the pavement, causing severe facial bleeding and leaving him incoherent. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles fail to pay attention or keep safe distance. The police report makes no mention of any error by the cyclist.
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Diesel Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed on Morgan Avenue▸Mar 9 - A diesel truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. Its front quarter struck a 56-year-old cyclist. The man was thrown from his bike. He died under the streetlight. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed silent after.
A 56-year-old man riding a bike south on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue was killed when a diesel truck turned right and its front quarter struck him. According to the police report, 'A 56-year-old man pedaled south. A diesel truck turned right. Its front quarter crushed his head. He wore no helmet. He was thrown from the bike. He died there, alone, under the streetlight.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Helmet use is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
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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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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Pedestrian on Linden▸Mar 4 - A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.
A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.
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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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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Mar 13 - A sedan struck an SUV at Nostrand and Crown. Metal twisted. A 56-year-old man, trapped behind the wheel, died with crushed legs. Traffic control was ignored. The street did not stop. The crash left silence and broken glass in Brooklyn.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Crown Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan slammed into a sport utility vehicle. The impact trapped a 56-year-old male driver behind the wheel. He suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. The report states, 'Traffic control was ignored. The street did not stop.' The official contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No evidence in the report suggests any error or fault by the victim. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Trailer▸Mar 11 - A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
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Bus Crushes Elderly Woman’s Leg on Linden▸Mar 10 - A bus struck a 75-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard. The right front bumper crushed her leg. She lay awake in the street, body broken. Pavement was slick. The bus rolled south. The woman survived, but the street did not forgive.
A southbound bus hit a 75-year-old woman at Linden Boulevard and Ashford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound bus struck a 75-year-old woman crossing against the light. The right front bumper crushed her leg on slick pavement. She lay conscious in the street, her body broken but awake.' The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The impact caused crush injuries to the woman’s lower leg and foot. The bus’s right front bumper was damaged. No driver errors beyond the listed factors appear in the report. The woman was conscious after the crash.
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Bus Strikes Cyclist on Cortelyou Road▸Mar 10 - A bus hit a cyclist on Cortelyou Road. The rider flew, face-first, into the street. Blood pooled. His breath came ragged. Driver inattention and following too closely marked the crash. The cyclist, 27, suffered severe facial bleeding. No helmet listed.
A bus traveling west on Cortelyou Road near East 17th Street in Brooklyn struck a cyclist. The impact threw the 27-year-old rider to the pavement, causing severe facial bleeding and leaving him incoherent. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles fail to pay attention or keep safe distance. The police report makes no mention of any error by the cyclist.
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Diesel Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed on Morgan Avenue▸Mar 9 - A diesel truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. Its front quarter struck a 56-year-old cyclist. The man was thrown from his bike. He died under the streetlight. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed silent after.
A 56-year-old man riding a bike south on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue was killed when a diesel truck turned right and its front quarter struck him. According to the police report, 'A 56-year-old man pedaled south. A diesel truck turned right. Its front quarter crushed his head. He wore no helmet. He was thrown from the bike. He died there, alone, under the streetlight.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Helmet use is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
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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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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Pedestrian on Linden▸Mar 4 - A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.
A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.
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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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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Parked Trailer▸Mar 11 - A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
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Bus Crushes Elderly Woman’s Leg on Linden▸Mar 10 - A bus struck a 75-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard. The right front bumper crushed her leg. She lay awake in the street, body broken. Pavement was slick. The bus rolled south. The woman survived, but the street did not forgive.
A southbound bus hit a 75-year-old woman at Linden Boulevard and Ashford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound bus struck a 75-year-old woman crossing against the light. The right front bumper crushed her leg on slick pavement. She lay conscious in the street, her body broken but awake.' The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The impact caused crush injuries to the woman’s lower leg and foot. The bus’s right front bumper was damaged. No driver errors beyond the listed factors appear in the report. The woman was conscious after the crash.
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Bus Strikes Cyclist on Cortelyou Road▸Mar 10 - A bus hit a cyclist on Cortelyou Road. The rider flew, face-first, into the street. Blood pooled. His breath came ragged. Driver inattention and following too closely marked the crash. The cyclist, 27, suffered severe facial bleeding. No helmet listed.
A bus traveling west on Cortelyou Road near East 17th Street in Brooklyn struck a cyclist. The impact threw the 27-year-old rider to the pavement, causing severe facial bleeding and leaving him incoherent. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles fail to pay attention or keep safe distance. The police report makes no mention of any error by the cyclist.
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Diesel Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed on Morgan Avenue▸Mar 9 - A diesel truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. Its front quarter struck a 56-year-old cyclist. The man was thrown from his bike. He died under the streetlight. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed silent after.
A 56-year-old man riding a bike south on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue was killed when a diesel truck turned right and its front quarter struck him. According to the police report, 'A 56-year-old man pedaled south. A diesel truck turned right. Its front quarter crushed his head. He wore no helmet. He was thrown from the bike. He died there, alone, under the streetlight.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Helmet use is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
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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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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Pedestrian on Linden▸Mar 4 - A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.
A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.
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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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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Mar 11 - A 51-year-old man rode his e-bike down Kent Avenue. He struck a parked trailer. His head hit hard. He wore a helmet. He was crushed and thrown. He died alone in the dark. The street stayed silent.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after colliding with a parked trailer on Kent Avenue. According to the police report, the man 'hit a parked trailer. He wore a helmet. His head struck hard. He was crushed, half-thrown from the seat. He died alone in the dark.' The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and partially ejected from his seat, suffering fatal head and crush injuries. The trailer was parked at the time of the crash and had no occupants. The police report notes the rider wore a helmet, but the primary factors remain the collision and the parked trailer.
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Bus Crushes Elderly Woman’s Leg on Linden▸Mar 10 - A bus struck a 75-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard. The right front bumper crushed her leg. She lay awake in the street, body broken. Pavement was slick. The bus rolled south. The woman survived, but the street did not forgive.
A southbound bus hit a 75-year-old woman at Linden Boulevard and Ashford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound bus struck a 75-year-old woman crossing against the light. The right front bumper crushed her leg on slick pavement. She lay conscious in the street, her body broken but awake.' The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The impact caused crush injuries to the woman’s lower leg and foot. The bus’s right front bumper was damaged. No driver errors beyond the listed factors appear in the report. The woman was conscious after the crash.
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Bus Strikes Cyclist on Cortelyou Road▸Mar 10 - A bus hit a cyclist on Cortelyou Road. The rider flew, face-first, into the street. Blood pooled. His breath came ragged. Driver inattention and following too closely marked the crash. The cyclist, 27, suffered severe facial bleeding. No helmet listed.
A bus traveling west on Cortelyou Road near East 17th Street in Brooklyn struck a cyclist. The impact threw the 27-year-old rider to the pavement, causing severe facial bleeding and leaving him incoherent. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles fail to pay attention or keep safe distance. The police report makes no mention of any error by the cyclist.
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Diesel Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed on Morgan Avenue▸Mar 9 - A diesel truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. Its front quarter struck a 56-year-old cyclist. The man was thrown from his bike. He died under the streetlight. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed silent after.
A 56-year-old man riding a bike south on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue was killed when a diesel truck turned right and its front quarter struck him. According to the police report, 'A 56-year-old man pedaled south. A diesel truck turned right. Its front quarter crushed his head. He wore no helmet. He was thrown from the bike. He died there, alone, under the streetlight.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Helmet use is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
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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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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Pedestrian on Linden▸Mar 4 - A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.
A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.
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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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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Mar 10 - A bus struck a 75-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard. The right front bumper crushed her leg. She lay awake in the street, body broken. Pavement was slick. The bus rolled south. The woman survived, but the street did not forgive.
A southbound bus hit a 75-year-old woman at Linden Boulevard and Ashford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound bus struck a 75-year-old woman crossing against the light. The right front bumper crushed her leg on slick pavement. She lay conscious in the street, her body broken but awake.' The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The impact caused crush injuries to the woman’s lower leg and foot. The bus’s right front bumper was damaged. No driver errors beyond the listed factors appear in the report. The woman was conscious after the crash.
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Bus Strikes Cyclist on Cortelyou Road▸Mar 10 - A bus hit a cyclist on Cortelyou Road. The rider flew, face-first, into the street. Blood pooled. His breath came ragged. Driver inattention and following too closely marked the crash. The cyclist, 27, suffered severe facial bleeding. No helmet listed.
A bus traveling west on Cortelyou Road near East 17th Street in Brooklyn struck a cyclist. The impact threw the 27-year-old rider to the pavement, causing severe facial bleeding and leaving him incoherent. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles fail to pay attention or keep safe distance. The police report makes no mention of any error by the cyclist.
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Diesel Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed on Morgan Avenue▸Mar 9 - A diesel truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. Its front quarter struck a 56-year-old cyclist. The man was thrown from his bike. He died under the streetlight. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed silent after.
A 56-year-old man riding a bike south on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue was killed when a diesel truck turned right and its front quarter struck him. According to the police report, 'A 56-year-old man pedaled south. A diesel truck turned right. Its front quarter crushed his head. He wore no helmet. He was thrown from the bike. He died there, alone, under the streetlight.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Helmet use is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
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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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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Pedestrian on Linden▸Mar 4 - A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.
A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.
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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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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Mar 10 - A bus hit a cyclist on Cortelyou Road. The rider flew, face-first, into the street. Blood pooled. His breath came ragged. Driver inattention and following too closely marked the crash. The cyclist, 27, suffered severe facial bleeding. No helmet listed.
A bus traveling west on Cortelyou Road near East 17th Street in Brooklyn struck a cyclist. The impact threw the 27-year-old rider to the pavement, causing severe facial bleeding and leaving him incoherent. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles fail to pay attention or keep safe distance. The police report makes no mention of any error by the cyclist.
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Diesel Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed on Morgan Avenue▸Mar 9 - A diesel truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. Its front quarter struck a 56-year-old cyclist. The man was thrown from his bike. He died under the streetlight. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed silent after.
A 56-year-old man riding a bike south on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue was killed when a diesel truck turned right and its front quarter struck him. According to the police report, 'A 56-year-old man pedaled south. A diesel truck turned right. Its front quarter crushed his head. He wore no helmet. He was thrown from the bike. He died there, alone, under the streetlight.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Helmet use is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
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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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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Pedestrian on Linden▸Mar 4 - A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.
A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.
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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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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Mar 9 - A diesel truck turned right on Morgan Avenue. Its front quarter struck a 56-year-old cyclist. The man was thrown from his bike. He died under the streetlight. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed silent after.
A 56-year-old man riding a bike south on Morgan Avenue near Johnson Avenue was killed when a diesel truck turned right and its front quarter struck him. According to the police report, 'A 56-year-old man pedaled south. A diesel truck turned right. Its front quarter crushed his head. He wore no helmet. He was thrown from the bike. He died there, alone, under the streetlight.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Helmet use is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
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Chassis Cab Strikes Cyclist on Navy Street▸Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
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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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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Pedestrian on Linden▸Mar 4 - A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.
A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.
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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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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Mar 8 - A woman turned left on her bike. A chassis cab hit her with its right front. She flew. Blood poured from her leg. She stayed awake. The truck rolled on, unmarked. Her knee did not.
A 40-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by a chassis cab on Navy Street near Nassau Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the truck hit her with its right front quarter panel. She was ejected from her bike, suffering severe bleeding and injury to her knee and lower leg, but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no damage. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was caused by driver inattention.
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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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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Pedestrian on Linden▸Mar 4 - A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.
A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.
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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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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Pedestrian on Linden▸Mar 4 - A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.
A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.
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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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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Mar 4 - A Dodge SUV hit a man on Linden Boulevard. The driver was unlicensed. The man lay broken, conscious, crushed from head to toe. No skid marks. No damage to the car. Driver inattention listed as cause. The street swallowed another body.
A Dodge SUV struck a 46-year-old man outside the crosswalk near 341 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the unlicensed woman behind the wheel hit the pedestrian, leaving him conscious but suffering crush injuries across his entire body. The report notes, 'No skid marks. No damage to the car.' Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license is also documented. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers are distracted and unlicensed.
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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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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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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SUV Slams Cyclist Head-On on Avenue W▸Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Feb 23 - An SUV hit a 66-year-old woman riding her bike in Brooklyn. She flew from her frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver failed to yield. Metal struck flesh. The street turned violent.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike was struck head-on by an SUV on Avenue W near East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'She flew from the frame. Blood pooled. Her leg torn open. She stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and was ejected from her bike. Data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a man, hit the cyclist while both were going straight. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user injured in a place where drivers failed to yield.
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SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Feb 23 - A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
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Flatbed Truck Crushes Woman’s Arm on Boerum Street▸Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Feb 22 - A flatbed truck turned left on Boerum Street. The front end struck a 70-year-old woman working in the road. Her arm was crushed. Blood soaked her sleeve. She stood in shock. The truck’s engine idled. The street stayed silent.
A 70-year-old woman was working in the roadway on Boerum Street when a flatbed truck turned left and struck her with its front end. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed her arm. She stood in shock, blood rising through her sleeve, the engine still warm behind her.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the driver. The woman suffered crush injuries to her upper arm and shoulder. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by large vehicles moving at unsafe speeds near people working in the street.
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SUV Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Feb 18 - A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Lexus Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Hicks Street▸Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Feb 17 - A Lexus sedan hit a man walking with traffic near 621 Hicks Street. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent under the streetlight. The street was cold. The impact was sudden. The danger was real.
A southbound Lexus sedan struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic at the intersection near 621 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound Lexus struck a 36-year-old man walking with traffic. The sedan’s front crumpled. The man lay bleeding from the head, silent on the asphalt, under the streetlight’s cold glow.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections, especially at night. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Motorcyclist on Bushwick Avenue▸Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Feb 17 - A sedan hit a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding from the head. The car’s front left crumpled. Sirens faded. The street fell silent. Impact and error left scars behind.
A sedan struck a southbound motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue near Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s front left bumper crumpled from the impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield, exposing vulnerable road users to grave harm.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.