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?
▸ How many people have been killed or injured in Brooklyn traffic crashes since 2022?
▸ 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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BMW Speeding on Kings Highway Kills Teen▸Feb 12 - A BMW sped down Kings Highway. The driver lost control. The car struck a seventeen-year-old boy crossing the street. He died under the lights. The driver was injured. Unsafe speed and improper lane use fueled the crash.
A BMW sedan, traveling west on Kings Highway, struck and killed a seventeen-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, 'A BMW sped west. A boy, seventeen, stepped into the street. No crosswalk. No signal. The car struck him with its left front bumper. He died there, under the streetlights.' The driver, a nineteen-year-old man, was injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver and a front-seat passenger, aged eighteen, survived. The data points to driver error as the cause of this fatal collision.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on Avenue I▸Feb 9 - A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.
A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.
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BMW Turns Right, Strikes Five-Year-Old Boy▸Feb 9 - A BMW turned right on East 12th Street. Its front bumper hit a five-year-old boy standing off the road. Metal crushed his small frame. He died at the scene. The driver stayed licensed. The street stayed silent.
A 2012 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed woman, made a right turn on East 12th Street. According to the police report, the car's right front bumper struck a five-year-old boy who was standing off the roadway. The impact killed the child. The report states, 'His small body broke beneath the metal. He never woke.' The driver remained at the scene and was listed as licensed. No contributing factors were specified in the police data. The child was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report does not list any driver errors or additional causes.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸Feb 7 - A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
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Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Oriental Boulevard▸Feb 5 - A BMW SUV hit a 99-year-old man crossing Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street. The impact was head-on. The man died on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark. No other injuries reported.
A 99-year-old man was killed when a BMW SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 99-year-old man stepped into the street without a signal. A westbound BMW struck him head-on. He died there, on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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Bus Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed on Eastern Parkway▸Feb 4 - A bus turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The bus crushed a 32-year-old woman. Her helmet shattered. She died on the street. The bus rolled on, unscathed. Failure to yield and improper lane use led to her death.
A deadly crash unfolded on Eastern Parkway near Saint Marks Avenue. According to the police report, a bus made a right turn while an e-bike traveled straight. The bus struck the e-bike, crushing its 32-year-old rider. She was ejected, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but it shattered on impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and system failures on city streets.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸Feb 1 - A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
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Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Feb 12 - A BMW sped down Kings Highway. The driver lost control. The car struck a seventeen-year-old boy crossing the street. He died under the lights. The driver was injured. Unsafe speed and improper lane use fueled the crash.
A BMW sedan, traveling west on Kings Highway, struck and killed a seventeen-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, 'A BMW sped west. A boy, seventeen, stepped into the street. No crosswalk. No signal. The car struck him with its left front bumper. He died there, under the streetlights.' The driver, a nineteen-year-old man, was injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver and a front-seat passenger, aged eighteen, survived. The data points to driver error as the cause of this fatal collision.
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Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on Avenue I▸Feb 9 - A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.
A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.
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BMW Turns Right, Strikes Five-Year-Old Boy▸Feb 9 - A BMW turned right on East 12th Street. Its front bumper hit a five-year-old boy standing off the road. Metal crushed his small frame. He died at the scene. The driver stayed licensed. The street stayed silent.
A 2012 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed woman, made a right turn on East 12th Street. According to the police report, the car's right front bumper struck a five-year-old boy who was standing off the roadway. The impact killed the child. The report states, 'His small body broke beneath the metal. He never woke.' The driver remained at the scene and was listed as licensed. No contributing factors were specified in the police data. The child was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report does not list any driver errors or additional causes.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸Feb 7 - A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
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Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Oriental Boulevard▸Feb 5 - A BMW SUV hit a 99-year-old man crossing Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street. The impact was head-on. The man died on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark. No other injuries reported.
A 99-year-old man was killed when a BMW SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 99-year-old man stepped into the street without a signal. A westbound BMW struck him head-on. He died there, on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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Bus Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed on Eastern Parkway▸Feb 4 - A bus turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The bus crushed a 32-year-old woman. Her helmet shattered. She died on the street. The bus rolled on, unscathed. Failure to yield and improper lane use led to her death.
A deadly crash unfolded on Eastern Parkway near Saint Marks Avenue. According to the police report, a bus made a right turn while an e-bike traveled straight. The bus struck the e-bike, crushing its 32-year-old rider. She was ejected, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but it shattered on impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and system failures on city streets.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸Feb 1 - A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
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Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Feb 9 - A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.
A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.
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BMW Turns Right, Strikes Five-Year-Old Boy▸Feb 9 - A BMW turned right on East 12th Street. Its front bumper hit a five-year-old boy standing off the road. Metal crushed his small frame. He died at the scene. The driver stayed licensed. The street stayed silent.
A 2012 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed woman, made a right turn on East 12th Street. According to the police report, the car's right front bumper struck a five-year-old boy who was standing off the roadway. The impact killed the child. The report states, 'His small body broke beneath the metal. He never woke.' The driver remained at the scene and was listed as licensed. No contributing factors were specified in the police data. The child was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report does not list any driver errors or additional causes.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸Feb 7 - A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
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Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Oriental Boulevard▸Feb 5 - A BMW SUV hit a 99-year-old man crossing Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street. The impact was head-on. The man died on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark. No other injuries reported.
A 99-year-old man was killed when a BMW SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 99-year-old man stepped into the street without a signal. A westbound BMW struck him head-on. He died there, on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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Bus Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed on Eastern Parkway▸Feb 4 - A bus turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The bus crushed a 32-year-old woman. Her helmet shattered. She died on the street. The bus rolled on, unscathed. Failure to yield and improper lane use led to her death.
A deadly crash unfolded on Eastern Parkway near Saint Marks Avenue. According to the police report, a bus made a right turn while an e-bike traveled straight. The bus struck the e-bike, crushing its 32-year-old rider. She was ejected, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but it shattered on impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and system failures on city streets.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸Feb 1 - A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
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Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Feb 9 - A BMW turned right on East 12th Street. Its front bumper hit a five-year-old boy standing off the road. Metal crushed his small frame. He died at the scene. The driver stayed licensed. The street stayed silent.
A 2012 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed woman, made a right turn on East 12th Street. According to the police report, the car's right front bumper struck a five-year-old boy who was standing off the roadway. The impact killed the child. The report states, 'His small body broke beneath the metal. He never woke.' The driver remained at the scene and was listed as licensed. No contributing factors were specified in the police data. The child was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report does not list any driver errors or additional causes.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸Feb 7 - A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
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Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Oriental Boulevard▸Feb 5 - A BMW SUV hit a 99-year-old man crossing Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street. The impact was head-on. The man died on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark. No other injuries reported.
A 99-year-old man was killed when a BMW SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 99-year-old man stepped into the street without a signal. A westbound BMW struck him head-on. He died there, on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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Bus Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed on Eastern Parkway▸Feb 4 - A bus turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The bus crushed a 32-year-old woman. Her helmet shattered. She died on the street. The bus rolled on, unscathed. Failure to yield and improper lane use led to her death.
A deadly crash unfolded on Eastern Parkway near Saint Marks Avenue. According to the police report, a bus made a right turn while an e-bike traveled straight. The bus struck the e-bike, crushing its 32-year-old rider. She was ejected, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but it shattered on impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and system failures on city streets.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸Feb 1 - A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
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Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Feb 7 - A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
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Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Oriental Boulevard▸Feb 5 - A BMW SUV hit a 99-year-old man crossing Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street. The impact was head-on. The man died on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark. No other injuries reported.
A 99-year-old man was killed when a BMW SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 99-year-old man stepped into the street without a signal. A westbound BMW struck him head-on. He died there, on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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Bus Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed on Eastern Parkway▸Feb 4 - A bus turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The bus crushed a 32-year-old woman. Her helmet shattered. She died on the street. The bus rolled on, unscathed. Failure to yield and improper lane use led to her death.
A deadly crash unfolded on Eastern Parkway near Saint Marks Avenue. According to the police report, a bus made a right turn while an e-bike traveled straight. The bus struck the e-bike, crushing its 32-year-old rider. She was ejected, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but it shattered on impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and system failures on city streets.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸Feb 1 - A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
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Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.
On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Oriental Boulevard▸Feb 5 - A BMW SUV hit a 99-year-old man crossing Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street. The impact was head-on. The man died on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark. No other injuries reported.
A 99-year-old man was killed when a BMW SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 99-year-old man stepped into the street without a signal. A westbound BMW struck him head-on. He died there, on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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Bus Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed on Eastern Parkway▸Feb 4 - A bus turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The bus crushed a 32-year-old woman. Her helmet shattered. She died on the street. The bus rolled on, unscathed. Failure to yield and improper lane use led to her death.
A deadly crash unfolded on Eastern Parkway near Saint Marks Avenue. According to the police report, a bus made a right turn while an e-bike traveled straight. The bus struck the e-bike, crushing its 32-year-old rider. She was ejected, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but it shattered on impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and system failures on city streets.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸Feb 1 - A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
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Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Feb 5 - A BMW SUV hit a 99-year-old man crossing Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street. The impact was head-on. The man died on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark. No other injuries reported.
A 99-year-old man was killed when a BMW SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 99-year-old man stepped into the street without a signal. A westbound BMW struck him head-on. He died there, on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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Bus Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed on Eastern Parkway▸Feb 4 - A bus turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The bus crushed a 32-year-old woman. Her helmet shattered. She died on the street. The bus rolled on, unscathed. Failure to yield and improper lane use led to her death.
A deadly crash unfolded on Eastern Parkway near Saint Marks Avenue. According to the police report, a bus made a right turn while an e-bike traveled straight. The bus struck the e-bike, crushing its 32-year-old rider. She was ejected, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but it shattered on impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and system failures on city streets.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸Feb 1 - A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
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Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Feb 4 - A bus turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The bus crushed a 32-year-old woman. Her helmet shattered. She died on the street. The bus rolled on, unscathed. Failure to yield and improper lane use led to her death.
A deadly crash unfolded on Eastern Parkway near Saint Marks Avenue. According to the police report, a bus made a right turn while an e-bike traveled straight. The bus struck the e-bike, crushing its 32-year-old rider. She was ejected, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but it shattered on impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and system failures on city streets.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸Feb 1 - A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
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Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Feb 2 - A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue▸Feb 1 - A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
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Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Feb 1 - A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.
A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg▸Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
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Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Jan 31 - A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.
An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.
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Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Jan 27 - A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
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Box Truck Strikes Girl on Coney Island Avenue▸Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.
A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.
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Garbage Truck Turns, Motorscooter Rider Killed▸Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Jan 25 - A garbage truck turned on Rockaway Avenue. A motorscooter rider, helmetless and unlicensed, was struck and thrown. He died in the street. Driver inexperience and improper turning shaped the crash. Steel met flesh. The night swallowed another life.
A 55-year-old man riding a motorscooter was killed when a garbage truck turned and struck him near Rockaway Avenue and Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorscooter rider was helmetless and unlicensed. The crash involved a 2021 JIAJUE motorscooter and a 2018 Mack garbage truck. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck's right front bumper hit the motorscooter's left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The police report makes clear: inexperience and improper turning led to deadly impact. The absence of a helmet is noted only after these driver errors.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on McGuinness Boulevard▸Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Jan 24 - A Lincoln SUV hit a 75-year-old woman crossing McGuinness Boulevard. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, flesh torn. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The impact left her broken on the pavement.
A 75-year-old woman was struck head-on by a northbound Lincoln SUV while crossing 126 McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The woman suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The police report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Box Truck Slams Parked SUV on Carroll Street▸Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Jan 23 - A box truck struck a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman inside. No warning. No skid marks. Sunlight, metal, and silence. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors played their part.
A box truck hit a parked SUV on Carroll Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash killed a 44-year-old woman inside the SUV. According to the police report, 'A parked SUV struck by a box truck. The woman inside, 44, unbelted, never had a chance. No skid marks. No warning. Just metal, sunlight, and the stillness that follows a final breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The data shows the woman was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left no time for reaction. Systemic danger and driver inattention converged in a moment of violence.
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Bus Turns, Strikes Girl Crossing Avenue P▸Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.
A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway▸Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Jan 14 - A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Jan 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Bushwick Place. Metal met stillness. A 27-year-old man, riding outside, took the blow. His leg crushed. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and inexperience set the scene. The street bore the mark.
A sedan traveling east on Bushwick Place crashed into a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding outside the sedan suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious. Several other passengers, including young adults and a child, were involved but did not report serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end struck the SUV’s rear. No safety equipment was used by those riding outside. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and lack experience behind the wheel.
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Sedan Slams Head-On, Passenger Bleeds in Back Seat▸Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Jan 8 - A Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue. Four inside. The right front was crushed. One man in the back bled from the head. The car reeked of alcohol. No airbags. No belts. Night, metal, blood.
A 2007 Toyota sedan crashed head-on on Humboldt Street near Meeker Avenue at 3:16 a.m. Four people were inside. According to the police report, the right front of the car was crushed. One man in the back seat suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious. The report states, 'The car reeked of alcohol.' Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for the driver and all passengers. No airbags deployed. Some occupants wore no seat belts. The crash data highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
Jan 4 - A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.