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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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Jan 9 - A drunk, unlicensed driver sped north on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He struck a man in the head. The victim lay bleeding, unconscious, on cold pavement. The sedan crashed into a parked SUV. No intersection. No warning. System failed.
A sedan driven by an unlicensed, intoxicated man struck a 44-year-old pedestrian on Fort Hamilton Parkway. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. The man was hit in the head and found unconscious, bleeding on the street. The crash happened outside any intersection. After hitting the pedestrian, the sedan collided with a parked SUV. The report lists no helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license and alcohol impairment led to severe injuries and chaos on the roadway.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Bleeds on Douglass Street▸Jan 8 - A 25-year-old e-bike rider slammed down on Douglass Street. He wore a helmet. Still, the pavement cut him deep. Blood pooled from his head. He lay incoherent, thrown from his bike. The night in Brooklyn did not let him go.
A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound on Douglass Street in Brooklyn was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, "Helmeted, incoherent, bleeding from the head. Severe lacerations. Ejected. Unlicensed." The rider was thrown from his bike and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists the rider as unlicensed. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are detailed in the data. The police note the use of a helmet, but the impact left the rider with serious injuries. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured in this crash.
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Pick-up Truck Slams E-Bike in Brooklyn Lane Change▸Jan 7 - A pick-up truck hit a northbound e-bike on 29th Street near 3rd Avenue. The rider, 24, took the blow mid-lane change. Blood pooled from his head. The bike lay crushed. The truck’s front end caved. Unsafe lane changing led to harm.
A pick-up truck struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider during a lane change on 29th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A pick-up truck hit a northbound e-bike mid-lane change. The rider, 24, wore no helmet. He bled from the head. His bike lay crushed. The truck’s front end folded inward.' The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but unsafe lane changing by the driver was a key factor in the crash.
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Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Slams Front▸Jan 1 - On 5th Avenue, an 83-year-old woman lost consciousness while driving. Her Chevy sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding, but awake. No other people hurt. The street took the blow.
An 83-year-old woman driving a 1999 Chevy sedan south on 5th Avenue lost consciousness and crashed. According to the police report, 'An 83-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel of a '99 Chevy. The sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding. Awake.' The driver suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were injured. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, as noted after the primary causes. No other driver errors are listed in the data.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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BMW Strikes Pedestrian Amid Debris on Gowanus▸Dec 31 - A BMW cut through scattered debris on the Gowanus Expressway. A man, 32, was struck near parked taxis. His legs were torn. Blood pooled on the cold asphalt. He died there, under the humming lights and steel.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway. According to the police report, a BMW changed lanes and struck a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and scattered debris. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. Multiple occupants and drivers were also injured, including two drivers with head and back wounds. The police report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. No driver was cited for failure to yield or speeding. The crash scene was marked by parked vehicles, debris, and chaos. The victim’s actions are not blamed. The report centers on the hazards and failures that led to this fatal impact.
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Audi SUV Slams Into Brooklyn Barrier, Driver Killed▸Dec 30 - Steel crushed flesh on Vanderbilt Avenue. An Audi SUV hit hard. The driver died, buckled in. His passenger, trapped, survived with crush wounds. Distraction ruled the wheel. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the spot.
A 2021 Audi SUV traveling west on Vanderbilt Avenue near Pacific Street crashed front-first. The 70-year-old male driver died at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. His 60-year-old female passenger, also buckled in, suffered crush injuries but survived. According to the police report, 'Distraction at the wheel' was a contributing factor. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV was demolished. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by silence.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning Audi on Ocean Parkway▸Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Jan 9 - A drunk, unlicensed driver sped north on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He struck a man in the head. The victim lay bleeding, unconscious, on cold pavement. The sedan crashed into a parked SUV. No intersection. No warning. System failed.
A sedan driven by an unlicensed, intoxicated man struck a 44-year-old pedestrian on Fort Hamilton Parkway. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. The man was hit in the head and found unconscious, bleeding on the street. The crash happened outside any intersection. After hitting the pedestrian, the sedan collided with a parked SUV. The report lists no helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The driver’s lack of a license and alcohol impairment led to severe injuries and chaos on the roadway.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected, Bleeds on Douglass Street▸Jan 8 - A 25-year-old e-bike rider slammed down on Douglass Street. He wore a helmet. Still, the pavement cut him deep. Blood pooled from his head. He lay incoherent, thrown from his bike. The night in Brooklyn did not let him go.
A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound on Douglass Street in Brooklyn was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, "Helmeted, incoherent, bleeding from the head. Severe lacerations. Ejected. Unlicensed." The rider was thrown from his bike and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists the rider as unlicensed. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are detailed in the data. The police note the use of a helmet, but the impact left the rider with serious injuries. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured in this crash.
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Pick-up Truck Slams E-Bike in Brooklyn Lane Change▸Jan 7 - A pick-up truck hit a northbound e-bike on 29th Street near 3rd Avenue. The rider, 24, took the blow mid-lane change. Blood pooled from his head. The bike lay crushed. The truck’s front end caved. Unsafe lane changing led to harm.
A pick-up truck struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider during a lane change on 29th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A pick-up truck hit a northbound e-bike mid-lane change. The rider, 24, wore no helmet. He bled from the head. His bike lay crushed. The truck’s front end folded inward.' The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but unsafe lane changing by the driver was a key factor in the crash.
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Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Slams Front▸Jan 1 - On 5th Avenue, an 83-year-old woman lost consciousness while driving. Her Chevy sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding, but awake. No other people hurt. The street took the blow.
An 83-year-old woman driving a 1999 Chevy sedan south on 5th Avenue lost consciousness and crashed. According to the police report, 'An 83-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel of a '99 Chevy. The sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding. Awake.' The driver suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were injured. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, as noted after the primary causes. No other driver errors are listed in the data.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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BMW Strikes Pedestrian Amid Debris on Gowanus▸Dec 31 - A BMW cut through scattered debris on the Gowanus Expressway. A man, 32, was struck near parked taxis. His legs were torn. Blood pooled on the cold asphalt. He died there, under the humming lights and steel.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway. According to the police report, a BMW changed lanes and struck a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and scattered debris. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. Multiple occupants and drivers were also injured, including two drivers with head and back wounds. The police report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. No driver was cited for failure to yield or speeding. The crash scene was marked by parked vehicles, debris, and chaos. The victim’s actions are not blamed. The report centers on the hazards and failures that led to this fatal impact.
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Audi SUV Slams Into Brooklyn Barrier, Driver Killed▸Dec 30 - Steel crushed flesh on Vanderbilt Avenue. An Audi SUV hit hard. The driver died, buckled in. His passenger, trapped, survived with crush wounds. Distraction ruled the wheel. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the spot.
A 2021 Audi SUV traveling west on Vanderbilt Avenue near Pacific Street crashed front-first. The 70-year-old male driver died at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. His 60-year-old female passenger, also buckled in, suffered crush injuries but survived. According to the police report, 'Distraction at the wheel' was a contributing factor. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV was demolished. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by silence.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning Audi on Ocean Parkway▸Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Jan 8 - A 25-year-old e-bike rider slammed down on Douglass Street. He wore a helmet. Still, the pavement cut him deep. Blood pooled from his head. He lay incoherent, thrown from his bike. The night in Brooklyn did not let him go.
A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound on Douglass Street in Brooklyn was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, "Helmeted, incoherent, bleeding from the head. Severe lacerations. Ejected. Unlicensed." The rider was thrown from his bike and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists the rider as unlicensed. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are detailed in the data. The police note the use of a helmet, but the impact left the rider with serious injuries. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured in this crash.
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Pick-up Truck Slams E-Bike in Brooklyn Lane Change▸Jan 7 - A pick-up truck hit a northbound e-bike on 29th Street near 3rd Avenue. The rider, 24, took the blow mid-lane change. Blood pooled from his head. The bike lay crushed. The truck’s front end caved. Unsafe lane changing led to harm.
A pick-up truck struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider during a lane change on 29th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A pick-up truck hit a northbound e-bike mid-lane change. The rider, 24, wore no helmet. He bled from the head. His bike lay crushed. The truck’s front end folded inward.' The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but unsafe lane changing by the driver was a key factor in the crash.
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Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Slams Front▸Jan 1 - On 5th Avenue, an 83-year-old woman lost consciousness while driving. Her Chevy sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding, but awake. No other people hurt. The street took the blow.
An 83-year-old woman driving a 1999 Chevy sedan south on 5th Avenue lost consciousness and crashed. According to the police report, 'An 83-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel of a '99 Chevy. The sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding. Awake.' The driver suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were injured. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, as noted after the primary causes. No other driver errors are listed in the data.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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BMW Strikes Pedestrian Amid Debris on Gowanus▸Dec 31 - A BMW cut through scattered debris on the Gowanus Expressway. A man, 32, was struck near parked taxis. His legs were torn. Blood pooled on the cold asphalt. He died there, under the humming lights and steel.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway. According to the police report, a BMW changed lanes and struck a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and scattered debris. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. Multiple occupants and drivers were also injured, including two drivers with head and back wounds. The police report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. No driver was cited for failure to yield or speeding. The crash scene was marked by parked vehicles, debris, and chaos. The victim’s actions are not blamed. The report centers on the hazards and failures that led to this fatal impact.
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Audi SUV Slams Into Brooklyn Barrier, Driver Killed▸Dec 30 - Steel crushed flesh on Vanderbilt Avenue. An Audi SUV hit hard. The driver died, buckled in. His passenger, trapped, survived with crush wounds. Distraction ruled the wheel. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the spot.
A 2021 Audi SUV traveling west on Vanderbilt Avenue near Pacific Street crashed front-first. The 70-year-old male driver died at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. His 60-year-old female passenger, also buckled in, suffered crush injuries but survived. According to the police report, 'Distraction at the wheel' was a contributing factor. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV was demolished. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by silence.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning Audi on Ocean Parkway▸Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Jan 7 - A pick-up truck hit a northbound e-bike on 29th Street near 3rd Avenue. The rider, 24, took the blow mid-lane change. Blood pooled from his head. The bike lay crushed. The truck’s front end caved. Unsafe lane changing led to harm.
A pick-up truck struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider during a lane change on 29th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A pick-up truck hit a northbound e-bike mid-lane change. The rider, 24, wore no helmet. He bled from the head. His bike lay crushed. The truck’s front end folded inward.' The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but unsafe lane changing by the driver was a key factor in the crash.
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Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Slams Front▸Jan 1 - On 5th Avenue, an 83-year-old woman lost consciousness while driving. Her Chevy sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding, but awake. No other people hurt. The street took the blow.
An 83-year-old woman driving a 1999 Chevy sedan south on 5th Avenue lost consciousness and crashed. According to the police report, 'An 83-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel of a '99 Chevy. The sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding. Awake.' The driver suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were injured. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, as noted after the primary causes. No other driver errors are listed in the data.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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BMW Strikes Pedestrian Amid Debris on Gowanus▸Dec 31 - A BMW cut through scattered debris on the Gowanus Expressway. A man, 32, was struck near parked taxis. His legs were torn. Blood pooled on the cold asphalt. He died there, under the humming lights and steel.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway. According to the police report, a BMW changed lanes and struck a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and scattered debris. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. Multiple occupants and drivers were also injured, including two drivers with head and back wounds. The police report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. No driver was cited for failure to yield or speeding. The crash scene was marked by parked vehicles, debris, and chaos. The victim’s actions are not blamed. The report centers on the hazards and failures that led to this fatal impact.
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Audi SUV Slams Into Brooklyn Barrier, Driver Killed▸Dec 30 - Steel crushed flesh on Vanderbilt Avenue. An Audi SUV hit hard. The driver died, buckled in. His passenger, trapped, survived with crush wounds. Distraction ruled the wheel. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the spot.
A 2021 Audi SUV traveling west on Vanderbilt Avenue near Pacific Street crashed front-first. The 70-year-old male driver died at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. His 60-year-old female passenger, also buckled in, suffered crush injuries but survived. According to the police report, 'Distraction at the wheel' was a contributing factor. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV was demolished. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by silence.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning Audi on Ocean Parkway▸Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Jan 1 - On 5th Avenue, an 83-year-old woman lost consciousness while driving. Her Chevy sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding, but awake. No other people hurt. The street took the blow.
An 83-year-old woman driving a 1999 Chevy sedan south on 5th Avenue lost consciousness and crashed. According to the police report, 'An 83-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel of a '99 Chevy. The sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding. Awake.' The driver suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were injured. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, as noted after the primary causes. No other driver errors are listed in the data.
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Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue▸Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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BMW Strikes Pedestrian Amid Debris on Gowanus▸Dec 31 - A BMW cut through scattered debris on the Gowanus Expressway. A man, 32, was struck near parked taxis. His legs were torn. Blood pooled on the cold asphalt. He died there, under the humming lights and steel.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway. According to the police report, a BMW changed lanes and struck a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and scattered debris. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. Multiple occupants and drivers were also injured, including two drivers with head and back wounds. The police report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. No driver was cited for failure to yield or speeding. The crash scene was marked by parked vehicles, debris, and chaos. The victim’s actions are not blamed. The report centers on the hazards and failures that led to this fatal impact.
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Audi SUV Slams Into Brooklyn Barrier, Driver Killed▸Dec 30 - Steel crushed flesh on Vanderbilt Avenue. An Audi SUV hit hard. The driver died, buckled in. His passenger, trapped, survived with crush wounds. Distraction ruled the wheel. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the spot.
A 2021 Audi SUV traveling west on Vanderbilt Avenue near Pacific Street crashed front-first. The 70-year-old male driver died at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. His 60-year-old female passenger, also buckled in, suffered crush injuries but survived. According to the police report, 'Distraction at the wheel' was a contributing factor. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV was demolished. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by silence.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning Audi on Ocean Parkway▸Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Jan 1 - A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.
A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.
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BMW Strikes Pedestrian Amid Debris on Gowanus▸Dec 31 - A BMW cut through scattered debris on the Gowanus Expressway. A man, 32, was struck near parked taxis. His legs were torn. Blood pooled on the cold asphalt. He died there, under the humming lights and steel.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway. According to the police report, a BMW changed lanes and struck a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and scattered debris. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. Multiple occupants and drivers were also injured, including two drivers with head and back wounds. The police report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. No driver was cited for failure to yield or speeding. The crash scene was marked by parked vehicles, debris, and chaos. The victim’s actions are not blamed. The report centers on the hazards and failures that led to this fatal impact.
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Audi SUV Slams Into Brooklyn Barrier, Driver Killed▸Dec 30 - Steel crushed flesh on Vanderbilt Avenue. An Audi SUV hit hard. The driver died, buckled in. His passenger, trapped, survived with crush wounds. Distraction ruled the wheel. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the spot.
A 2021 Audi SUV traveling west on Vanderbilt Avenue near Pacific Street crashed front-first. The 70-year-old male driver died at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. His 60-year-old female passenger, also buckled in, suffered crush injuries but survived. According to the police report, 'Distraction at the wheel' was a contributing factor. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV was demolished. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by silence.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning Audi on Ocean Parkway▸Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 31 - A BMW cut through scattered debris on the Gowanus Expressway. A man, 32, was struck near parked taxis. His legs were torn. Blood pooled on the cold asphalt. He died there, under the humming lights and steel.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway. According to the police report, a BMW changed lanes and struck a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and scattered debris. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. Multiple occupants and drivers were also injured, including two drivers with head and back wounds. The police report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. No driver was cited for failure to yield or speeding. The crash scene was marked by parked vehicles, debris, and chaos. The victim’s actions are not blamed. The report centers on the hazards and failures that led to this fatal impact.
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Audi SUV Slams Into Brooklyn Barrier, Driver Killed▸Dec 30 - Steel crushed flesh on Vanderbilt Avenue. An Audi SUV hit hard. The driver died, buckled in. His passenger, trapped, survived with crush wounds. Distraction ruled the wheel. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the spot.
A 2021 Audi SUV traveling west on Vanderbilt Avenue near Pacific Street crashed front-first. The 70-year-old male driver died at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. His 60-year-old female passenger, also buckled in, suffered crush injuries but survived. According to the police report, 'Distraction at the wheel' was a contributing factor. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV was demolished. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by silence.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning Audi on Ocean Parkway▸Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 30 - Steel crushed flesh on Vanderbilt Avenue. An Audi SUV hit hard. The driver died, buckled in. His passenger, trapped, survived with crush wounds. Distraction ruled the wheel. The street fell silent. Metal and blood marked the spot.
A 2021 Audi SUV traveling west on Vanderbilt Avenue near Pacific Street crashed front-first. The 70-year-old male driver died at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. His 60-year-old female passenger, also buckled in, suffered crush injuries but survived. According to the police report, 'Distraction at the wheel' was a contributing factor. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV was demolished. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by silence.
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Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway▸Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning Audi on Ocean Parkway▸Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 29 - A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.
A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Turning Audi on Ocean Parkway▸Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 28 - A motorcycle slammed into a turning Audi on Ocean Parkway. The rider, helmeted, flew from his bike. He hit hard. He died there. The SUV’s right side buckled. The Parkway thundered on. One man gone. Metal twisted. Silence followed.
A northbound motorcycle collided with an Audi SUV making a left turn at Ocean Parkway and Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the Audi’s right side. The 49-year-old rider, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed by crush injuries. The Audi’s right side doors were crumpled. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the SUV driver or other occupants. The crash left one man dead, the road scarred, and the city unchanged.
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Flatbed Truck Strikes Elderly Woman on Utica Avenue▸Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 28 - A flatbed truck hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place. Her head struck the pavement. Bones shattered. She died on the street. The truck kept moving. The city marked another loss.
A 75-year-old woman was killed by a northbound flatbed truck while crossing Utica Avenue at Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was struck at the intersection. Her head hit the pavement, and she suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states, 'A 75-year-old woman, crossing against the light, was struck by a northbound flatbed truck. Her head hit the pavement. Bones crushed. She died where she fell. The truck rolled on, unmarked.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The victim’s actions or equipment are mentioned only as part of the police narrative, not as contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Distracted, Kills E-Biker in Brooklyn▸Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 28 - A 70-year-old man rode his e-bike on Schenectady Avenue. An SUV hit him head-on. He flew from the saddle and struck the street. He died at the scene. Both drivers were distracted. The crash left a body and a broken bike behind.
A 70-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when an SUV struck him head-on near Schenectady Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV, driven by a 69-year-old woman, and the e-bike both sustained front-end damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment, but the primary causes cited are driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.
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Moped Rider Killed Striking Turning Pickup▸Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 28 - A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Reversing Sedan in Brooklyn▸Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 22 - An 85-year-old man crossed Bliss Terrace at night. A sedan reversed. The bumper struck his head. He bled on the cold street. He died there. The driver failed to yield and backed unsafely. The street stayed silent after.
An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed on Bliss Terrace near 68th Street in Brooklyn when a sedan, backing east, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the reversing vehicle hit him. He suffered severe bleeding and died at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and alone in the car. No injuries were reported to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back up without yielding to people on foot.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 16 - A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 14 - A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.
A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Cyclist on East 15th▸Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 12 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman on her bike. Her arm split open. Blood pooled on East 15th Street. She stayed conscious. Pain surged from elbow to hand. The street stood still. The system failed to protect her.
A 66-year-old woman riding her bike north on East 15th Street near Avenue P was struck by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Her arm split open. Blood on the pavement. She stayed awake. Pain blooming from elbow to hand.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her lower arm and hand. The data lists no specific driver errors, but both contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and the ongoing systemic dangers they face.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Suburban Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 7 - A woman crossed with the signal at Union and 8th. A Suburban turned right. The bumper struck her knee. She fell. Her leg was crushed. Shock set in. The SUV stopped. The street stayed quiet.
A 31-year-old woman was crossing Union Street at 8th Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a Suburban SUV made a right turn and struck her. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her knee, causing her to fall and suffer crush injuries to her leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in shock after the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman’s injuries were severe, and the scene remained calm after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.
Dec 6 - A Cadillac SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Its bumper hit a 64-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He fell. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver looked away. Distraction and inexperience steered the crash.
A Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near 1777 struck a 64-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had looked away.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the man, causing him to fall. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver distraction and inexperience as key failures in this crash.