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
▸ What happened at 3rd Ave and St. Marks Pl?
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▸ Are things getting better this year?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amNewYork, Published 2025-09-14
- Man struck by car driven by 15-year-year old while standing on Brooklyn curb, ABC7, Published 2025-09-14
- 15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-14
- NYPD restricts police pursuits to improve safety, AP News, Published 2025-01-31
- Attorney general says police chases mostly banned under new NYPD policy, Times Union, Published 2025-01-31
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Kalman Yeger
District 41
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
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▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Collision▸Mar 15 - A motorcycle struck a sedan on 51st Street. The rider flew from his seat, helmet cracked, blood pooling on the pavement. Both drivers injured. Traffic control ignored. The bike lay twisted under the streetlight. The night was cold and silent.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on 51st Street near 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan driver, 27, was also injured and in shock. The motorcycle was demolished. The report notes the rider's helmet cracked during the crash, but the primary cause listed is failure to obey traffic controls. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt.
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KIA Backs Over Man on Bay 50th Street▸Mar 14 - A KIA reversed on Bay 50th Street. A 61-year-old man stood behind. Metal struck flesh. His arm crushed under the car. He stayed conscious, pain silent and sharp. The car showed no damage. The street held the weight.
A KIA sedan backed east on Bay 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the car struck a 61-year-old man standing behind it. The impact crushed his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 21-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The car showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and suffered crush injuries to his lower arm. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
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Car Crushes Elderly Man’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Mar 10 - A car struck a 70-year-old man near East 94th Street. His leg was crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed awake. The street was silent. The morning light caught the broken scene. The city moved on.
A 70-year-old man was hit by a vehicle near 638 East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was walking against traffic when the car struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious as blood pooled on the pavement. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left the man injured and the street silent in the late morning. No other injuries were reported.
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Toyota Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton▸Mar 8 - A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man on Fulton Street. The car’s right front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. The driver did not stop. The man stayed conscious. The sedan vanished into the night.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Fulton Street near No. 773 in Brooklyn when a Toyota sedan hit him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man crossing without a signal. The right front bumper hit his head. He bled heavily but stayed awake. The car kept going, straight into the dark.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The sedan, traveling east, did not stop after the crash. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Woman Crossing Pennsylvania Avenue▸Mar 8 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 62-year-old woman as she crossed Pennsylvania Avenue at 1 a.m. The car’s left front bumper crushed her skull. She died on the street. The driver, unlicensed and from Virginia, kept going straight. She never stood a chance.
A 62-year-old woman was killed while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 1 a.m. According to the police report, a southbound 2007 Cadillac sedan struck her head with its left front bumper, causing fatal crush injuries. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Virginia, was unlicensed. The report states, 'She died there, skull crushed.' No contributing factors were specified in the data, but the driver’s lack of a license is documented. The woman was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed drivers and the vulnerability of pedestrians on wide Brooklyn streets.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Skull Laceration on Paerdegat Avenue▸Mar 6 - A 23-year-old man rode his e-scooter north on Paerdegat Avenue North. He struck something head-on. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn to the bone. Distraction behind the handlebars. Pain marked the street.
A 23-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Paerdegat Avenue North suffered severe head injuries after a head-on collision. According to the police report, 'His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn deep to bone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The crash left the rider with deep lacerations and lasting pain.
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E-Bike Runs Light, Strikes Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Mar 4 - An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.
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SUVs Collide at Speed, Driver Crushed in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on East 52nd Street near Avenue U. Metal screamed. One driver, 25, was pinned and crushed but stayed conscious. Unsafe speed tore through the calm. The street bore witness to broken bodies and twisted steel.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed hard on East 52nd Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck near a parked Porsche. One driver, age 25, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pinned inside his SUV, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Other occupants, including a 51-year-old male driver and several registrants, were involved but did not sustain reported injuries. The impact left metal twisted and the street scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes control.
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Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner▸Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.
A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue▸Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Mar 15 - A motorcycle struck a sedan on 51st Street. The rider flew from his seat, helmet cracked, blood pooling on the pavement. Both drivers injured. Traffic control ignored. The bike lay twisted under the streetlight. The night was cold and silent.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided on 51st Street near 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan driver, 27, was also injured and in shock. The motorcycle was demolished. The report notes the rider's helmet cracked during the crash, but the primary cause listed is failure to obey traffic controls. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt.
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KIA Backs Over Man on Bay 50th Street▸Mar 14 - A KIA reversed on Bay 50th Street. A 61-year-old man stood behind. Metal struck flesh. His arm crushed under the car. He stayed conscious, pain silent and sharp. The car showed no damage. The street held the weight.
A KIA sedan backed east on Bay 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the car struck a 61-year-old man standing behind it. The impact crushed his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 21-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The car showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and suffered crush injuries to his lower arm. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
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Car Crushes Elderly Man’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Mar 10 - A car struck a 70-year-old man near East 94th Street. His leg was crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed awake. The street was silent. The morning light caught the broken scene. The city moved on.
A 70-year-old man was hit by a vehicle near 638 East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was walking against traffic when the car struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious as blood pooled on the pavement. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left the man injured and the street silent in the late morning. No other injuries were reported.
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Toyota Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton▸Mar 8 - A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man on Fulton Street. The car’s right front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. The driver did not stop. The man stayed conscious. The sedan vanished into the night.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Fulton Street near No. 773 in Brooklyn when a Toyota sedan hit him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man crossing without a signal. The right front bumper hit his head. He bled heavily but stayed awake. The car kept going, straight into the dark.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The sedan, traveling east, did not stop after the crash. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Woman Crossing Pennsylvania Avenue▸Mar 8 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 62-year-old woman as she crossed Pennsylvania Avenue at 1 a.m. The car’s left front bumper crushed her skull. She died on the street. The driver, unlicensed and from Virginia, kept going straight. She never stood a chance.
A 62-year-old woman was killed while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 1 a.m. According to the police report, a southbound 2007 Cadillac sedan struck her head with its left front bumper, causing fatal crush injuries. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Virginia, was unlicensed. The report states, 'She died there, skull crushed.' No contributing factors were specified in the data, but the driver’s lack of a license is documented. The woman was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed drivers and the vulnerability of pedestrians on wide Brooklyn streets.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Skull Laceration on Paerdegat Avenue▸Mar 6 - A 23-year-old man rode his e-scooter north on Paerdegat Avenue North. He struck something head-on. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn to the bone. Distraction behind the handlebars. Pain marked the street.
A 23-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Paerdegat Avenue North suffered severe head injuries after a head-on collision. According to the police report, 'His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn deep to bone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The crash left the rider with deep lacerations and lasting pain.
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E-Bike Runs Light, Strikes Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Mar 4 - An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.
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SUVs Collide at Speed, Driver Crushed in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on East 52nd Street near Avenue U. Metal screamed. One driver, 25, was pinned and crushed but stayed conscious. Unsafe speed tore through the calm. The street bore witness to broken bodies and twisted steel.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed hard on East 52nd Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck near a parked Porsche. One driver, age 25, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pinned inside his SUV, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Other occupants, including a 51-year-old male driver and several registrants, were involved but did not sustain reported injuries. The impact left metal twisted and the street scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes control.
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Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner▸Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.
A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue▸Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Mar 14 - A KIA reversed on Bay 50th Street. A 61-year-old man stood behind. Metal struck flesh. His arm crushed under the car. He stayed conscious, pain silent and sharp. The car showed no damage. The street held the weight.
A KIA sedan backed east on Bay 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the car struck a 61-year-old man standing behind it. The impact crushed his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 21-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The car showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and suffered crush injuries to his lower arm. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
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Car Crushes Elderly Man’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Mar 10 - A car struck a 70-year-old man near East 94th Street. His leg was crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed awake. The street was silent. The morning light caught the broken scene. The city moved on.
A 70-year-old man was hit by a vehicle near 638 East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was walking against traffic when the car struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious as blood pooled on the pavement. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left the man injured and the street silent in the late morning. No other injuries were reported.
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Toyota Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton▸Mar 8 - A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man on Fulton Street. The car’s right front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. The driver did not stop. The man stayed conscious. The sedan vanished into the night.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Fulton Street near No. 773 in Brooklyn when a Toyota sedan hit him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man crossing without a signal. The right front bumper hit his head. He bled heavily but stayed awake. The car kept going, straight into the dark.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The sedan, traveling east, did not stop after the crash. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Woman Crossing Pennsylvania Avenue▸Mar 8 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 62-year-old woman as she crossed Pennsylvania Avenue at 1 a.m. The car’s left front bumper crushed her skull. She died on the street. The driver, unlicensed and from Virginia, kept going straight. She never stood a chance.
A 62-year-old woman was killed while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 1 a.m. According to the police report, a southbound 2007 Cadillac sedan struck her head with its left front bumper, causing fatal crush injuries. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Virginia, was unlicensed. The report states, 'She died there, skull crushed.' No contributing factors were specified in the data, but the driver’s lack of a license is documented. The woman was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed drivers and the vulnerability of pedestrians on wide Brooklyn streets.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Skull Laceration on Paerdegat Avenue▸Mar 6 - A 23-year-old man rode his e-scooter north on Paerdegat Avenue North. He struck something head-on. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn to the bone. Distraction behind the handlebars. Pain marked the street.
A 23-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Paerdegat Avenue North suffered severe head injuries after a head-on collision. According to the police report, 'His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn deep to bone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The crash left the rider with deep lacerations and lasting pain.
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E-Bike Runs Light, Strikes Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Mar 4 - An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.
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SUVs Collide at Speed, Driver Crushed in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on East 52nd Street near Avenue U. Metal screamed. One driver, 25, was pinned and crushed but stayed conscious. Unsafe speed tore through the calm. The street bore witness to broken bodies and twisted steel.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed hard on East 52nd Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck near a parked Porsche. One driver, age 25, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pinned inside his SUV, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Other occupants, including a 51-year-old male driver and several registrants, were involved but did not sustain reported injuries. The impact left metal twisted and the street scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes control.
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Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner▸Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.
A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue▸Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Mar 12 - A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
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Car Crushes Elderly Man’s Leg in Brooklyn▸Mar 10 - A car struck a 70-year-old man near East 94th Street. His leg was crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed awake. The street was silent. The morning light caught the broken scene. The city moved on.
A 70-year-old man was hit by a vehicle near 638 East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was walking against traffic when the car struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious as blood pooled on the pavement. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left the man injured and the street silent in the late morning. No other injuries were reported.
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Toyota Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton▸Mar 8 - A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man on Fulton Street. The car’s right front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. The driver did not stop. The man stayed conscious. The sedan vanished into the night.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Fulton Street near No. 773 in Brooklyn when a Toyota sedan hit him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man crossing without a signal. The right front bumper hit his head. He bled heavily but stayed awake. The car kept going, straight into the dark.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The sedan, traveling east, did not stop after the crash. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Woman Crossing Pennsylvania Avenue▸Mar 8 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 62-year-old woman as she crossed Pennsylvania Avenue at 1 a.m. The car’s left front bumper crushed her skull. She died on the street. The driver, unlicensed and from Virginia, kept going straight. She never stood a chance.
A 62-year-old woman was killed while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 1 a.m. According to the police report, a southbound 2007 Cadillac sedan struck her head with its left front bumper, causing fatal crush injuries. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Virginia, was unlicensed. The report states, 'She died there, skull crushed.' No contributing factors were specified in the data, but the driver’s lack of a license is documented. The woman was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed drivers and the vulnerability of pedestrians on wide Brooklyn streets.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Skull Laceration on Paerdegat Avenue▸Mar 6 - A 23-year-old man rode his e-scooter north on Paerdegat Avenue North. He struck something head-on. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn to the bone. Distraction behind the handlebars. Pain marked the street.
A 23-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Paerdegat Avenue North suffered severe head injuries after a head-on collision. According to the police report, 'His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn deep to bone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The crash left the rider with deep lacerations and lasting pain.
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E-Bike Runs Light, Strikes Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Mar 4 - An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.
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SUVs Collide at Speed, Driver Crushed in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on East 52nd Street near Avenue U. Metal screamed. One driver, 25, was pinned and crushed but stayed conscious. Unsafe speed tore through the calm. The street bore witness to broken bodies and twisted steel.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed hard on East 52nd Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck near a parked Porsche. One driver, age 25, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pinned inside his SUV, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Other occupants, including a 51-year-old male driver and several registrants, were involved but did not sustain reported injuries. The impact left metal twisted and the street scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes control.
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Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner▸Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.
A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue▸Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Mar 10 - A car struck a 70-year-old man near East 94th Street. His leg was crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed awake. The street was silent. The morning light caught the broken scene. The city moved on.
A 70-year-old man was hit by a vehicle near 638 East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was walking against traffic when the car struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious as blood pooled on the pavement. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left the man injured and the street silent in the late morning. No other injuries were reported.
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Toyota Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton▸Mar 8 - A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man on Fulton Street. The car’s right front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. The driver did not stop. The man stayed conscious. The sedan vanished into the night.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Fulton Street near No. 773 in Brooklyn when a Toyota sedan hit him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man crossing without a signal. The right front bumper hit his head. He bled heavily but stayed awake. The car kept going, straight into the dark.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The sedan, traveling east, did not stop after the crash. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Woman Crossing Pennsylvania Avenue▸Mar 8 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 62-year-old woman as she crossed Pennsylvania Avenue at 1 a.m. The car’s left front bumper crushed her skull. She died on the street. The driver, unlicensed and from Virginia, kept going straight. She never stood a chance.
A 62-year-old woman was killed while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 1 a.m. According to the police report, a southbound 2007 Cadillac sedan struck her head with its left front bumper, causing fatal crush injuries. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Virginia, was unlicensed. The report states, 'She died there, skull crushed.' No contributing factors were specified in the data, but the driver’s lack of a license is documented. The woman was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed drivers and the vulnerability of pedestrians on wide Brooklyn streets.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Skull Laceration on Paerdegat Avenue▸Mar 6 - A 23-year-old man rode his e-scooter north on Paerdegat Avenue North. He struck something head-on. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn to the bone. Distraction behind the handlebars. Pain marked the street.
A 23-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Paerdegat Avenue North suffered severe head injuries after a head-on collision. According to the police report, 'His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn deep to bone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The crash left the rider with deep lacerations and lasting pain.
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E-Bike Runs Light, Strikes Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Mar 4 - An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.
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SUVs Collide at Speed, Driver Crushed in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on East 52nd Street near Avenue U. Metal screamed. One driver, 25, was pinned and crushed but stayed conscious. Unsafe speed tore through the calm. The street bore witness to broken bodies and twisted steel.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed hard on East 52nd Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck near a parked Porsche. One driver, age 25, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pinned inside his SUV, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Other occupants, including a 51-year-old male driver and several registrants, were involved but did not sustain reported injuries. The impact left metal twisted and the street scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes control.
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Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner▸Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.
A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue▸Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Mar 8 - A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man on Fulton Street. The car’s right front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. The driver did not stop. The man stayed conscious. The sedan vanished into the night.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Fulton Street near No. 773 in Brooklyn when a Toyota sedan hit him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Toyota sedan struck a 68-year-old man crossing without a signal. The right front bumper hit his head. He bled heavily but stayed awake. The car kept going, straight into the dark.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The sedan, traveling east, did not stop after the crash. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Woman Crossing Pennsylvania Avenue▸Mar 8 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 62-year-old woman as she crossed Pennsylvania Avenue at 1 a.m. The car’s left front bumper crushed her skull. She died on the street. The driver, unlicensed and from Virginia, kept going straight. She never stood a chance.
A 62-year-old woman was killed while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 1 a.m. According to the police report, a southbound 2007 Cadillac sedan struck her head with its left front bumper, causing fatal crush injuries. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Virginia, was unlicensed. The report states, 'She died there, skull crushed.' No contributing factors were specified in the data, but the driver’s lack of a license is documented. The woman was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed drivers and the vulnerability of pedestrians on wide Brooklyn streets.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Skull Laceration on Paerdegat Avenue▸Mar 6 - A 23-year-old man rode his e-scooter north on Paerdegat Avenue North. He struck something head-on. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn to the bone. Distraction behind the handlebars. Pain marked the street.
A 23-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Paerdegat Avenue North suffered severe head injuries after a head-on collision. According to the police report, 'His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn deep to bone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The crash left the rider with deep lacerations and lasting pain.
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E-Bike Runs Light, Strikes Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Mar 4 - An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.
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SUVs Collide at Speed, Driver Crushed in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on East 52nd Street near Avenue U. Metal screamed. One driver, 25, was pinned and crushed but stayed conscious. Unsafe speed tore through the calm. The street bore witness to broken bodies and twisted steel.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed hard on East 52nd Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck near a parked Porsche. One driver, age 25, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pinned inside his SUV, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Other occupants, including a 51-year-old male driver and several registrants, were involved but did not sustain reported injuries. The impact left metal twisted and the street scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes control.
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Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner▸Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.
A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue▸Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Mar 8 - A Cadillac sedan struck a 62-year-old woman as she crossed Pennsylvania Avenue at 1 a.m. The car’s left front bumper crushed her skull. She died on the street. The driver, unlicensed and from Virginia, kept going straight. She never stood a chance.
A 62-year-old woman was killed while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 1 a.m. According to the police report, a southbound 2007 Cadillac sedan struck her head with its left front bumper, causing fatal crush injuries. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Virginia, was unlicensed. The report states, 'She died there, skull crushed.' No contributing factors were specified in the data, but the driver’s lack of a license is documented. The woman was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed drivers and the vulnerability of pedestrians on wide Brooklyn streets.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Skull Laceration on Paerdegat Avenue▸Mar 6 - A 23-year-old man rode his e-scooter north on Paerdegat Avenue North. He struck something head-on. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn to the bone. Distraction behind the handlebars. Pain marked the street.
A 23-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Paerdegat Avenue North suffered severe head injuries after a head-on collision. According to the police report, 'His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn deep to bone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The crash left the rider with deep lacerations and lasting pain.
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E-Bike Runs Light, Strikes Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Mar 4 - An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.
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SUVs Collide at Speed, Driver Crushed in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on East 52nd Street near Avenue U. Metal screamed. One driver, 25, was pinned and crushed but stayed conscious. Unsafe speed tore through the calm. The street bore witness to broken bodies and twisted steel.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed hard on East 52nd Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck near a parked Porsche. One driver, age 25, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pinned inside his SUV, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Other occupants, including a 51-year-old male driver and several registrants, were involved but did not sustain reported injuries. The impact left metal twisted and the street scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes control.
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Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner▸Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.
A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue▸Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Mar 6 - A 23-year-old man rode his e-scooter north on Paerdegat Avenue North. He struck something head-on. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn to the bone. Distraction behind the handlebars. Pain marked the street.
A 23-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Paerdegat Avenue North suffered severe head injuries after a head-on collision. According to the police report, 'His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. Flesh torn deep to bone.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The crash left the rider with deep lacerations and lasting pain.
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E-Bike Runs Light, Strikes Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Mar 4 - An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.
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SUVs Collide at Speed, Driver Crushed in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on East 52nd Street near Avenue U. Metal screamed. One driver, 25, was pinned and crushed but stayed conscious. Unsafe speed tore through the calm. The street bore witness to broken bodies and twisted steel.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed hard on East 52nd Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck near a parked Porsche. One driver, age 25, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pinned inside his SUV, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Other occupants, including a 51-year-old male driver and several registrants, were involved but did not sustain reported injuries. The impact left metal twisted and the street scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes control.
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Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner▸Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.
A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue▸Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Mar 4 - An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.
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SUVs Collide at Speed, Driver Crushed in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on East 52nd Street near Avenue U. Metal screamed. One driver, 25, was pinned and crushed but stayed conscious. Unsafe speed tore through the calm. The street bore witness to broken bodies and twisted steel.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed hard on East 52nd Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck near a parked Porsche. One driver, age 25, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pinned inside his SUV, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Other occupants, including a 51-year-old male driver and several registrants, were involved but did not sustain reported injuries. The impact left metal twisted and the street scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes control.
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Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner▸Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.
A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue▸Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on East 52nd Street near Avenue U. Metal screamed. One driver, 25, was pinned and crushed but stayed conscious. Unsafe speed tore through the calm. The street bore witness to broken bodies and twisted steel.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed hard on East 52nd Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck near a parked Porsche. One driver, age 25, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pinned inside his SUV, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Other occupants, including a 51-year-old male driver and several registrants, were involved but did not sustain reported injuries. The impact left metal twisted and the street scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes control.
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Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner▸Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.
A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue▸Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 25 - A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.
A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue▸Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 22 - A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.
A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trucks, Passenger Killed▸Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 22 - A sedan tore down Ditmas Avenue. It hit parked trucks. A woman, 29, sat up front. She died from head wounds. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The crash left silence and loss.
A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmas Avenue near Branton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck parked trucks. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, died from head injuries. She wore her seat belt. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered arm injuries and was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the trucks with force, crushing metal and lives. The parked vehicles—a trailer and a bus—were empty. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by loss.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen▸Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 20 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.
A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 19 - A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
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Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush▸Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 18 - A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.
A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on East 2nd Street▸Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 16 - A Toyota SUV hit a 72-year-old man crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road. The man bled from the head on the cold pavement. The SUV kept going straight. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed quiet. The danger stayed real.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound Toyota SUV while crossing East 2nd Street near Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit him head-on. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The SUV showed no damage and continued straight after the impact. Police data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by people crossing city streets.
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Unconscious Driver Slams Nissan Into Parked Car▸Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 15 - A Nissan surged down Bleecker Street. The driver, sixty-eight, slumped over, unconscious. The car smashed a parked Toyota. Metal tore. Blood spilled. Sirens wailed. The driver suffered a severe head wound. Two others in the crash were listed but not hurt.
A 68-year-old man driving a Nissan lost consciousness on Bleecker Street near Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man slumped at the wheel. His Nissan surged forward, unconscious hands on the wheel. It struck a parked Toyota. Metal screamed. His head split. Blood pooled.' The driver suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. Two other occupants were listed but did not sustain specified injuries. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the data. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 14 - A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street▸Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Feb 13 - A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.