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.
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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
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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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Diesel Truck Crushes Cyclist on Parkside Avenue▸Oct 12 - A 25-year-old cyclist was struck and killed by a diesel truck on Parkside Avenue. The truck rolled on, untouched. Her bike lay twisted. The morning air held no sound. The crash left the cyclist dead and the truck undamaged.
A 25-year-old woman riding a bike east on Parkside Avenue was struck and killed by a diesel tractor truck. According to the police report, 'a 25-year-old cyclist struck by a diesel truck while passing. She was thrown, crushed, and killed. Her bike lay twisted. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The crash listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. The truck sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors for the cyclist beyond the driver errors. No other injuries were reported.
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Cyclist Thrown After Striking Sedan Door▸Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Oct 6 - A Mack garbage truck turned left on 85th Street. The driver failed to yield. An 81-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was struck. Her leg was torn away. She died beneath the truck’s front bumper. The street ran red with her blood.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 85th Street and 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Mack garbage truck, making a left turn, struck her. The impact tore away her leg. She died at the scene, beneath the truck’s front bumper. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mack truck. The victim was following the rules, crossing at the intersection with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Kills Pedestrian on Flushing▸Oct 4 - A box truck turned left at Flushing and Bedford. The driver failed to yield. A 63-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel struck flesh. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck showed no damage.
A 63-year-old man was killed at the corner of Flushing Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a box truck turned left and struck the pedestrian as he crossed with the signal. The report states, “A box truck turned left. A 63-year-old man walked with the light. The truck struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.” The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The truck’s driver, a 44-year-old man, was licensed and made a left turn when the crash occurred. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. No damage was reported to the truck. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed in Brooklyn▸Oct 2 - A Toyota SUV struck a westbound sedan on 13th Avenue. The sedan’s driver, an 80-year-old woman, died at the scene. Two others suffered back injuries. Both vehicles failed to yield. The crash left pain and silence on the corner.
An 80-year-old woman driving a sedan westbound on 13th Avenue at 84th Street in Brooklyn was killed when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her car broadside. According to the police report, 'An 80-year-old woman, unbelted behind the wheel of a westbound sedan, was struck broadside by a southbound Toyota SUV. Her head hit hard. She died there, alone, in the driver’s seat.' Two other people, an 18-year-old male driver and a 47-year-old female passenger in the SUV, suffered back injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is failure to yield.
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Cyclist Hits Parked SUV on Fulton Street▸Sep 30 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Fulton Street. The rider flew off the bike, bleeding from the arm. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, never moved. Her view was blocked. When they opened the door, she was gone.
A cyclist collided with the side of a parked SUV near 926 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 37-year-old cyclist injured, bleeding from the arm. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 57-year-old woman, was sitting behind the wheel with her view obstructed. She did not move during the crash and was later found unresponsive. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger when visibility is blocked and large vehicles line city streets.
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Audi SUV Hits Boy on Clinton Avenue▸Sep 30 - A northbound Audi SUV struck a 13-year-old boy on Clinton Avenue. The boy was not in a crosswalk. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street went quiet. Morning light fell on brick and asphalt.
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a northbound Audi SUV near 537 Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was not at a crosswalk when the SUV struck him with its front end, crushing his leg. The boy remained conscious after the impact. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the street silent in the morning light.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on State Street▸Sep 24 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.
A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Oct 12 - A 25-year-old cyclist was struck and killed by a diesel truck on Parkside Avenue. The truck rolled on, untouched. Her bike lay twisted. The morning air held no sound. The crash left the cyclist dead and the truck undamaged.
A 25-year-old woman riding a bike east on Parkside Avenue was struck and killed by a diesel tractor truck. According to the police report, 'a 25-year-old cyclist struck by a diesel truck while passing. She was thrown, crushed, and killed. Her bike lay twisted. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The crash listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. The truck sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors for the cyclist beyond the driver errors. No other injuries were reported.
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Cyclist Thrown After Striking Sedan Door▸Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Oct 6 - A Mack garbage truck turned left on 85th Street. The driver failed to yield. An 81-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was struck. Her leg was torn away. She died beneath the truck’s front bumper. The street ran red with her blood.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 85th Street and 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Mack garbage truck, making a left turn, struck her. The impact tore away her leg. She died at the scene, beneath the truck’s front bumper. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mack truck. The victim was following the rules, crossing at the intersection with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Kills Pedestrian on Flushing▸Oct 4 - A box truck turned left at Flushing and Bedford. The driver failed to yield. A 63-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel struck flesh. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck showed no damage.
A 63-year-old man was killed at the corner of Flushing Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a box truck turned left and struck the pedestrian as he crossed with the signal. The report states, “A box truck turned left. A 63-year-old man walked with the light. The truck struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.” The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The truck’s driver, a 44-year-old man, was licensed and made a left turn when the crash occurred. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. No damage was reported to the truck. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed in Brooklyn▸Oct 2 - A Toyota SUV struck a westbound sedan on 13th Avenue. The sedan’s driver, an 80-year-old woman, died at the scene. Two others suffered back injuries. Both vehicles failed to yield. The crash left pain and silence on the corner.
An 80-year-old woman driving a sedan westbound on 13th Avenue at 84th Street in Brooklyn was killed when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her car broadside. According to the police report, 'An 80-year-old woman, unbelted behind the wheel of a westbound sedan, was struck broadside by a southbound Toyota SUV. Her head hit hard. She died there, alone, in the driver’s seat.' Two other people, an 18-year-old male driver and a 47-year-old female passenger in the SUV, suffered back injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is failure to yield.
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Cyclist Hits Parked SUV on Fulton Street▸Sep 30 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Fulton Street. The rider flew off the bike, bleeding from the arm. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, never moved. Her view was blocked. When they opened the door, she was gone.
A cyclist collided with the side of a parked SUV near 926 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 37-year-old cyclist injured, bleeding from the arm. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 57-year-old woman, was sitting behind the wheel with her view obstructed. She did not move during the crash and was later found unresponsive. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger when visibility is blocked and large vehicles line city streets.
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Audi SUV Hits Boy on Clinton Avenue▸Sep 30 - A northbound Audi SUV struck a 13-year-old boy on Clinton Avenue. The boy was not in a crosswalk. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street went quiet. Morning light fell on brick and asphalt.
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a northbound Audi SUV near 537 Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was not at a crosswalk when the SUV struck him with its front end, crushing his leg. The boy remained conscious after the impact. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the street silent in the morning light.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on State Street▸Sep 24 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.
A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Oct 8 - A young man rode north on Bushwick Avenue. A sedan door swung open. The cyclist hit it head-on. He flew from his bike. Blood pooled on the street. His legs were torn. He lay conscious, staring at the sky.
A 22-year-old cyclist was injured on Bushwick Avenue after colliding head-on with the door of a parked sedan. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his legs. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the data but only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt, blood on the street.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Oct 6 - A Mack garbage truck turned left on 85th Street. The driver failed to yield. An 81-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was struck. Her leg was torn away. She died beneath the truck’s front bumper. The street ran red with her blood.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 85th Street and 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Mack garbage truck, making a left turn, struck her. The impact tore away her leg. She died at the scene, beneath the truck’s front bumper. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mack truck. The victim was following the rules, crossing at the intersection with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Kills Pedestrian on Flushing▸Oct 4 - A box truck turned left at Flushing and Bedford. The driver failed to yield. A 63-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel struck flesh. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck showed no damage.
A 63-year-old man was killed at the corner of Flushing Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a box truck turned left and struck the pedestrian as he crossed with the signal. The report states, “A box truck turned left. A 63-year-old man walked with the light. The truck struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.” The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The truck’s driver, a 44-year-old man, was licensed and made a left turn when the crash occurred. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. No damage was reported to the truck. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed in Brooklyn▸Oct 2 - A Toyota SUV struck a westbound sedan on 13th Avenue. The sedan’s driver, an 80-year-old woman, died at the scene. Two others suffered back injuries. Both vehicles failed to yield. The crash left pain and silence on the corner.
An 80-year-old woman driving a sedan westbound on 13th Avenue at 84th Street in Brooklyn was killed when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her car broadside. According to the police report, 'An 80-year-old woman, unbelted behind the wheel of a westbound sedan, was struck broadside by a southbound Toyota SUV. Her head hit hard. She died there, alone, in the driver’s seat.' Two other people, an 18-year-old male driver and a 47-year-old female passenger in the SUV, suffered back injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is failure to yield.
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Cyclist Hits Parked SUV on Fulton Street▸Sep 30 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Fulton Street. The rider flew off the bike, bleeding from the arm. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, never moved. Her view was blocked. When they opened the door, she was gone.
A cyclist collided with the side of a parked SUV near 926 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 37-year-old cyclist injured, bleeding from the arm. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 57-year-old woman, was sitting behind the wheel with her view obstructed. She did not move during the crash and was later found unresponsive. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger when visibility is blocked and large vehicles line city streets.
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Audi SUV Hits Boy on Clinton Avenue▸Sep 30 - A northbound Audi SUV struck a 13-year-old boy on Clinton Avenue. The boy was not in a crosswalk. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street went quiet. Morning light fell on brick and asphalt.
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a northbound Audi SUV near 537 Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was not at a crosswalk when the SUV struck him with its front end, crushing his leg. The boy remained conscious after the impact. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the street silent in the morning light.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on State Street▸Sep 24 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.
A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Oct 6 - A Mack garbage truck turned left on 85th Street. The driver failed to yield. An 81-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was struck. Her leg was torn away. She died beneath the truck’s front bumper. The street ran red with her blood.
An 81-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 85th Street and 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a Mack garbage truck, making a left turn, struck her. The impact tore away her leg. She died at the scene, beneath the truck’s front bumper. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Mack truck. The victim was following the rules, crossing at the intersection with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Kills Pedestrian on Flushing▸Oct 4 - A box truck turned left at Flushing and Bedford. The driver failed to yield. A 63-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel struck flesh. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck showed no damage.
A 63-year-old man was killed at the corner of Flushing Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a box truck turned left and struck the pedestrian as he crossed with the signal. The report states, “A box truck turned left. A 63-year-old man walked with the light. The truck struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.” The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The truck’s driver, a 44-year-old man, was licensed and made a left turn when the crash occurred. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. No damage was reported to the truck. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed in Brooklyn▸Oct 2 - A Toyota SUV struck a westbound sedan on 13th Avenue. The sedan’s driver, an 80-year-old woman, died at the scene. Two others suffered back injuries. Both vehicles failed to yield. The crash left pain and silence on the corner.
An 80-year-old woman driving a sedan westbound on 13th Avenue at 84th Street in Brooklyn was killed when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her car broadside. According to the police report, 'An 80-year-old woman, unbelted behind the wheel of a westbound sedan, was struck broadside by a southbound Toyota SUV. Her head hit hard. She died there, alone, in the driver’s seat.' Two other people, an 18-year-old male driver and a 47-year-old female passenger in the SUV, suffered back injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is failure to yield.
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Cyclist Hits Parked SUV on Fulton Street▸Sep 30 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Fulton Street. The rider flew off the bike, bleeding from the arm. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, never moved. Her view was blocked. When they opened the door, she was gone.
A cyclist collided with the side of a parked SUV near 926 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 37-year-old cyclist injured, bleeding from the arm. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 57-year-old woman, was sitting behind the wheel with her view obstructed. She did not move during the crash and was later found unresponsive. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger when visibility is blocked and large vehicles line city streets.
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Audi SUV Hits Boy on Clinton Avenue▸Sep 30 - A northbound Audi SUV struck a 13-year-old boy on Clinton Avenue. The boy was not in a crosswalk. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street went quiet. Morning light fell on brick and asphalt.
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a northbound Audi SUV near 537 Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was not at a crosswalk when the SUV struck him with its front end, crushing his leg. The boy remained conscious after the impact. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the street silent in the morning light.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on State Street▸Sep 24 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.
A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Oct 4 - A box truck turned left at Flushing and Bedford. The driver failed to yield. A 63-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel struck flesh. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck showed no damage.
A 63-year-old man was killed at the corner of Flushing Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a box truck turned left and struck the pedestrian as he crossed with the signal. The report states, “A box truck turned left. A 63-year-old man walked with the light. The truck struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.” The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The truck’s driver, a 44-year-old man, was licensed and made a left turn when the crash occurred. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. No damage was reported to the truck. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed in Brooklyn▸Oct 2 - A Toyota SUV struck a westbound sedan on 13th Avenue. The sedan’s driver, an 80-year-old woman, died at the scene. Two others suffered back injuries. Both vehicles failed to yield. The crash left pain and silence on the corner.
An 80-year-old woman driving a sedan westbound on 13th Avenue at 84th Street in Brooklyn was killed when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her car broadside. According to the police report, 'An 80-year-old woman, unbelted behind the wheel of a westbound sedan, was struck broadside by a southbound Toyota SUV. Her head hit hard. She died there, alone, in the driver’s seat.' Two other people, an 18-year-old male driver and a 47-year-old female passenger in the SUV, suffered back injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is failure to yield.
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Cyclist Hits Parked SUV on Fulton Street▸Sep 30 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Fulton Street. The rider flew off the bike, bleeding from the arm. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, never moved. Her view was blocked. When they opened the door, she was gone.
A cyclist collided with the side of a parked SUV near 926 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 37-year-old cyclist injured, bleeding from the arm. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 57-year-old woman, was sitting behind the wheel with her view obstructed. She did not move during the crash and was later found unresponsive. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger when visibility is blocked and large vehicles line city streets.
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Audi SUV Hits Boy on Clinton Avenue▸Sep 30 - A northbound Audi SUV struck a 13-year-old boy on Clinton Avenue. The boy was not in a crosswalk. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street went quiet. Morning light fell on brick and asphalt.
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a northbound Audi SUV near 537 Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was not at a crosswalk when the SUV struck him with its front end, crushing his leg. The boy remained conscious after the impact. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the street silent in the morning light.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on State Street▸Sep 24 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.
A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Oct 2 - A Toyota SUV struck a westbound sedan on 13th Avenue. The sedan’s driver, an 80-year-old woman, died at the scene. Two others suffered back injuries. Both vehicles failed to yield. The crash left pain and silence on the corner.
An 80-year-old woman driving a sedan westbound on 13th Avenue at 84th Street in Brooklyn was killed when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her car broadside. According to the police report, 'An 80-year-old woman, unbelted behind the wheel of a westbound sedan, was struck broadside by a southbound Toyota SUV. Her head hit hard. She died there, alone, in the driver’s seat.' Two other people, an 18-year-old male driver and a 47-year-old female passenger in the SUV, suffered back injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is failure to yield.
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Cyclist Hits Parked SUV on Fulton Street▸Sep 30 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Fulton Street. The rider flew off the bike, bleeding from the arm. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, never moved. Her view was blocked. When they opened the door, she was gone.
A cyclist collided with the side of a parked SUV near 926 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 37-year-old cyclist injured, bleeding from the arm. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 57-year-old woman, was sitting behind the wheel with her view obstructed. She did not move during the crash and was later found unresponsive. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger when visibility is blocked and large vehicles line city streets.
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Audi SUV Hits Boy on Clinton Avenue▸Sep 30 - A northbound Audi SUV struck a 13-year-old boy on Clinton Avenue. The boy was not in a crosswalk. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street went quiet. Morning light fell on brick and asphalt.
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a northbound Audi SUV near 537 Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was not at a crosswalk when the SUV struck him with its front end, crushing his leg. The boy remained conscious after the impact. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the street silent in the morning light.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on State Street▸Sep 24 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.
A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 30 - A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Fulton Street. The rider flew off the bike, bleeding from the arm. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, never moved. Her view was blocked. When they opened the door, she was gone.
A cyclist collided with the side of a parked SUV near 926 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 37-year-old cyclist injured, bleeding from the arm. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 57-year-old woman, was sitting behind the wheel with her view obstructed. She did not move during the crash and was later found unresponsive. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger when visibility is blocked and large vehicles line city streets.
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Audi SUV Hits Boy on Clinton Avenue▸Sep 30 - A northbound Audi SUV struck a 13-year-old boy on Clinton Avenue. The boy was not in a crosswalk. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street went quiet. Morning light fell on brick and asphalt.
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a northbound Audi SUV near 537 Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was not at a crosswalk when the SUV struck him with its front end, crushing his leg. The boy remained conscious after the impact. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the street silent in the morning light.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on State Street▸Sep 24 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.
A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 30 - A northbound Audi SUV struck a 13-year-old boy on Clinton Avenue. The boy was not in a crosswalk. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street went quiet. Morning light fell on brick and asphalt.
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a northbound Audi SUV near 537 Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was not at a crosswalk when the SUV struck him with its front end, crushing his leg. The boy remained conscious after the impact. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the street silent in the morning light.
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Distracted Bus Driver Crushes Pedestrian Crossing▸Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on State Street▸Sep 24 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.
A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 26 - A bus turned left on Columbia. The driver was distracted. The bumper struck a woman crossing with the light. Her body was crushed. She stayed conscious. The bus rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed her pain.
A 44-year-old woman was struck and injured by a bus at the corner of Columbia Street and Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus turned left while the woman crossed with the signal. The report states, “The bumper struck her full. Her body crushed, her mind awake.” The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was following the signal when she was hit.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns▸Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on State Street▸Sep 24 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.
A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 25 - Two SUVs sped east on Saint Johns Place. Drivers distracted. A 46-year-old woman stood in the road. One driver had no license. She was struck, crushed, killed. Blood on the street. No crosswalk. She died alone, organs torn, head split.
A 46-year-old woman was killed on Saint Johns Place when two SUVs, both traveling east, struck her as she stood in the roadway. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver was unlicensed. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver had only a permit, the other had no license. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection, but the primary cause remains driver distraction. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on State Street▸Sep 24 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.
A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 24 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.
A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 23 - A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
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Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street▸Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 23 - A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.
A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.
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Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Third Avenue▸Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 18 - A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Third Avenue. Metal buckled. The driver’s back broke. He died at the scene. Alcohol played a role. The street was quiet, but the impact was final.
A sedan traveling south on Third Avenue in Brooklyn struck the rear of a parked diesel truck near 383rd Street. According to the police report, the sedan 'slammed into the back' of the truck. Three people were involved. The 35-year-old male occupant suffered fatal back injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants, a 31-year-old man and a female registrant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all involved. The sedan sustained heavy front-end damage. The parked truck was hit at the left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the lethal risk when alcohol and driving mix.
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SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Boy Bleeds▸Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.
A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV at McDonald and Avenue C▸Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 17 - A motorcycle tore through the Brooklyn night. It struck a Honda SUV at the corner. Two young men thrown, one unconscious, one crushed. The light stood ignored. Metal bent. Blood on the street. Traffic control meant nothing.
A motorcycle and a Honda SUV collided at McDonald Avenue and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Two young men on the motorcycle were injured. One, 19, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. The other, 18, was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'The light was there, but no one obeyed it.' The crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The SUV, driven by an 85-year-old woman, was struck on the right front bumper. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Boy Off Road▸Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.
A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Worker on 56th Drive▸Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 15 - A car’s left front bumper hit a 63-year-old man working in the street. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious on the Brooklyn asphalt. The driver was distracted. The silence after the crash was heavy.
A 63-year-old man working in the roadway near 2268 56th Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a car’s left front bumper. According to the police report, the man was left unconscious with severe bleeding from the head. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted. The victim was working in the street at the time of the crash. No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash left the man severely injured, highlighting the danger faced by those working on city streets.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Pins Two Drivers▸Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 12 - Steel screamed on Pearson Street. Two sedans crashed head-on. Both drivers, women, trapped and bleeding, arms shattered. Distraction ruled the wheel. A teenage passenger sat stunned. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath.
Two sedans collided head-on near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by women—one 55, the other 31. Both drivers suffered crush injuries to their arms and were pinned in their seats, conscious but badly hurt. A 17-year-old female passenger was also involved. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash left steel twisted and lives changed. The data shows both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact was direct, center front to center front, with both cars traveling west. The street fell silent after the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street▸Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 8 - A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.
A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.
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Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Sep 6 - A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.