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 15
▸ Crush Injuries 15
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 16
▸ Severe Lacerations 17
▸ Concussion 31
▸ Whiplash 162
▸ Contusion/Bruise 274
▸ Abrasion 150
▸ Pain/Nausea 55
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
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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Flatbush and Fulton don’t forgive
Brooklyn CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
A woman died at Flatbush and State. An SUV sat stopped in traffic. A sedan drove straight. The right‑rear passenger was crushed. She did not make it. That was 11:04 p.m. on February 28. The city logged it as CrashID 4795527.
Two more riders died on the BQE. One at 9:58 p.m. on May 10. A motorcycle hit the back of a slowing sedan. The rider died at the scene. The state called it CrashID 4812048. Another at 1:57 a.m. on July 3. A 55‑year‑old was ejected. Helmet on. Gone. That’s CrashID 4825127.
A 55‑year‑old woman tried to cross Fulton at Washington. She was not at an intersection. An SUV going west hit her. She died on May 17. The record is CrashID 4813415.
In this board, since 2022, 13 people have died and 2,721 were hurt. Pedestrians took 490 injuries, with 17 listed as serious. Cyclists suffered 494 injuries, 16 serious. The counts sit in the city’s files for this area, dated through August 26, 2025. See the rollup in the same NYC Open Data.
BQE. Fulton. Flatbush. The names repeat in police logs. The pain repeats in families.
Where the street bites
The BQE is the worst line on the map here: 309 injuries and three deaths since 2022. That is the top hotspot, stamped in the data as BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPRESSWAY. Tillary Street follows with 58 injuries and four serious injuries. Fulton Street shows 109 injuries.
The clock doesn’t help. Injuries stack up in the afternoon. From 1 p.m. through 5 p.m., the files show nine deaths and hundreds hurt, with a spike at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The hourly curve is in the board’s distribution.
Who gets hit
People outside cars carry the damage. Pedestrians: 490 injuries, 17 serious, two deaths. Cyclists: 494 injuries, 16 serious. Motorized micromobility adds another 123 injuries and three serious injuries. Cars and SUVs still drive most of the harm to walkers: sedans account for 170 pedestrian injuries; SUVs for 133. The board’s mode and vehicle tallies live in the dataset.
Causes come cold on the page. “Other” factors sit atop with 767 injuries and 17 serious injuries. “Vulnerable road user error” is tagged in two deaths and 11 serious injuries. Distraction is there too. So are red lights blown and bad passes. The city labels and counts are in the contributing factors.
Promises on paper
At Flatbush and State, the passenger died while the SUV was “stopped in traffic,” the file says. The board’s council member, Lincoln Restler, has pressed bills to keep space clear and kids safer near schools. A resolution he sponsors would let a state bill ticket owners when cameras catch parking rule violations. It aims to stop the crosswalk and bike‑lane blockers that force people into traffic. The text sits in Res 1024‑2025. The measure “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440.” That is the council’s record.
He also co‑sponsors a bill to force DOT to install school‑zone safety devices within 60 days of a study. The title is Int 1353‑2025. Another bill he leads would revoke placards for obscured plates. The listings are on the same Council site.
What Albany moved
Speed cameras will stay on through 2030. The governor signed the reauthorization on June 30. “Speed cameras save lives and keep New Yorkers safe,” she said. That’s in the Streetsblog report. AMNY covered the same extension and noted the sponsors. Read it here: renewed through 2030.
In the Senate, lawmakers advanced a bill to clamp repeat speeders with intelligent speed assistance. Senator Jabari Brisport voted yes in committee. So did Senator Andrew Gounardes. The bill is S 4045. The committee records are linked on that page.
What must change on these blocks
- Daylight the corners on Fulton, Tillary, and Flatbush. Clear the sightlines that hide people in the crosswalk.
- Harden the turns where drivers cut close. Protect walkers and cyclists at the apexes.
- Target repeat hotspots on the BQE feeders with automated and manual enforcement during the peak injury hours listed above.
These are small fixes. They keep bones intact.
The cost of delay
Police and press keep writing the same lines in other parts of the city. “A driver struck and killed a 47‑year‑old pedestrian… then left the scene,” police said in Bushwick this month. That man was found dead in the road. The driver was gone. Read the Daily News and Gothamist coverage.
The pattern is not special. It is routine. It is ours.
Slow it down, citywide
Albany renewed cameras. The Council is pushing to clear lanes and speed up school‑zone fixes. The state bill to force speed limiters on repeat offenders is moving. These steps cut risk for people on foot and on bikes. Pair them with a lower default speed limit and targeted fixes at BQE ramps, Fulton, Tillary, and Flatbush. Fewer sirens. Fewer vigils.
One call helps. Start here: Take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (includes CrashIDs cited) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- NYC Council Legistar entries (Res 1024‑2025; Int 1353‑2025), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-30
- Staying on: New Yorkers react to Hochul’s renewed speed camera program in NYC, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30
- S 4045 – Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, Open States/NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04
Other Representatives
District 57
55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Room 731, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 35
55 Hanson Place, Suite 778, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-260-9191
250 Broadway, Suite 1762, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7081
District 25
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB2 Brooklyn Community Board 2 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 88, District 35, AD 57, SD 25.
It contains Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Navy Yard.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 2
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Distracted Truck Strikes 4-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jan 16 - A distracted driver making a right turn struck a conscious 4-year-old boy, fracturing and dislocating his face. The child was not in the roadway when hit. The truck showed no damage despite the severe injury to the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 2023 Ford pick-up truck traveling east on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was making a right turn at 9:35 PM when the driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 4-year-old pedestrian. The child was not in the roadway but suffered a severe facial injury including fracture and dislocation. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet the truck sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but there is no indication of any contributing behavior on his part. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside the roadway.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Box Truck on BQE▸Jan 16 - A 32-year-old male SUV driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries after rear-ending a parked box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash occurred at 3 a.m. due to following too closely, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 3 a.m. The driver of a 2022 Maryland-registered SUV was traveling eastbound when he struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 New Jersey-registered box truck. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and full-body trauma but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The box truck was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to the center back end of the truck and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.
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Gounardes Supports Public Transit Priority During Bridge Closures▸Jan 15 - Council Member Brannan demands a traffic plan for Verrazzano Bridge shutdowns. Closures force cars onto local streets. Drivers mount sidewalks. Buses stall. Pedestrians and first responders face danger. Brannan and Gounardes want action. MTA and DOT pass the buck.
On January 15, 2024, Council Member Justin Brannan (District 47) called for a contingency traffic plan to address chaos during Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge closures. The matter, titled 'Bay Ridge pols call for help with traffic build-up caused by Verrazzano Bridge closures,' highlights gridlock and reckless driving on residential streets. Brannan, joined by State Senator Andrew Gounardes, pressed the MTA and DOT for early closure notifications and more traffic control. Brannan warned, 'Frustrated drivers... driving up on the sidewalk... affects not just the average driver or pedestrian but... first responders.' Gounardes added, 'Buses literally could not go anywhere.' Local leaders echoed the need for action. The MTA claimed safety as the reason for closures but shifted responsibility for street management to the DOT. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided, but the call centers the danger to pedestrians, transit riders, and emergency crews.
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Bay Ridge pols call for help with traffic build-up caused by Verrazzano Bridge closures,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2024-01-15
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14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Livingston Street▸Jan 14 - A 14-year-old boy was struck by a westbound SUV while crossing Livingston Street outside an intersection. The impact injured his lower leg and foot, leaving him conscious with bruises. The SUV showed no visible damage, indicating a low-speed collision.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 16:37 while crossing Livingston Street without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no driver errors are explicitly cited. The SUV sustained no visible damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck, highlighting risks outside controlled crossing areas.
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SUVs Slam in Brooklyn, Driver Injured▸Jan 13 - Two SUVs collided at Adams and Tillary in Brooklyn. A woman behind the wheel was hurt. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Blood drawn. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at Adams Street and Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 15:04. The female driver of a northbound SUV suffered an abrasion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles took damage to their front bumpers, showing a hard, head-on impact. The report highlights driver errors—disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speed—as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Distracted Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jan 12 - A sedan traveling north collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 20:10 on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling south collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm injury classified as severe. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of each vehicle. The sedan involved was a 2015 Kia. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in shared traffic spaces.
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Box Truck Slams Pick-Up on Expressway▸Jan 11 - Box truck turned right, struck pick-up’s rear. Three inside pick-up hurt—head, neck, whiplash. Metal twisted. No one ejected. Night crash, high speed, hard impact.
According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck traveling straight. Three pick-up occupants—a 35-year-old male driver, a 39-year-old female front passenger, and a 37-year-old male rear passenger—suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not detail specific driver errors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers when large vehicles collide during turning maneuvers on fast-moving city highways.
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Sedan Backing Collides With Southbound Sedan▸Dec 31 - A sedan backing on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound sedan. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage. The crash stemmed from unsafe backing maneuvers by the northbound driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 4 Avenue was struck by another sedan backing north. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The northbound vehicle was backing unsafely, causing the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
31Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 31 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-31
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash▸Dec 28 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.
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Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
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E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
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Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
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Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
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Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
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Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Jan 16 - A distracted driver making a right turn struck a conscious 4-year-old boy, fracturing and dislocating his face. The child was not in the roadway when hit. The truck showed no damage despite the severe injury to the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 2023 Ford pick-up truck traveling east on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was making a right turn at 9:35 PM when the driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 4-year-old pedestrian. The child was not in the roadway but suffered a severe facial injury including fracture and dislocation. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet the truck sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but there is no indication of any contributing behavior on his part. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside the roadway.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Box Truck on BQE▸Jan 16 - A 32-year-old male SUV driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries after rear-ending a parked box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash occurred at 3 a.m. due to following too closely, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 3 a.m. The driver of a 2022 Maryland-registered SUV was traveling eastbound when he struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 New Jersey-registered box truck. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and full-body trauma but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The box truck was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to the center back end of the truck and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.
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Gounardes Supports Public Transit Priority During Bridge Closures▸Jan 15 - Council Member Brannan demands a traffic plan for Verrazzano Bridge shutdowns. Closures force cars onto local streets. Drivers mount sidewalks. Buses stall. Pedestrians and first responders face danger. Brannan and Gounardes want action. MTA and DOT pass the buck.
On January 15, 2024, Council Member Justin Brannan (District 47) called for a contingency traffic plan to address chaos during Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge closures. The matter, titled 'Bay Ridge pols call for help with traffic build-up caused by Verrazzano Bridge closures,' highlights gridlock and reckless driving on residential streets. Brannan, joined by State Senator Andrew Gounardes, pressed the MTA and DOT for early closure notifications and more traffic control. Brannan warned, 'Frustrated drivers... driving up on the sidewalk... affects not just the average driver or pedestrian but... first responders.' Gounardes added, 'Buses literally could not go anywhere.' Local leaders echoed the need for action. The MTA claimed safety as the reason for closures but shifted responsibility for street management to the DOT. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided, but the call centers the danger to pedestrians, transit riders, and emergency crews.
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Bay Ridge pols call for help with traffic build-up caused by Verrazzano Bridge closures,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2024-01-15
14
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Livingston Street▸Jan 14 - A 14-year-old boy was struck by a westbound SUV while crossing Livingston Street outside an intersection. The impact injured his lower leg and foot, leaving him conscious with bruises. The SUV showed no visible damage, indicating a low-speed collision.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 16:37 while crossing Livingston Street without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no driver errors are explicitly cited. The SUV sustained no visible damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck, highlighting risks outside controlled crossing areas.
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SUVs Slam in Brooklyn, Driver Injured▸Jan 13 - Two SUVs collided at Adams and Tillary in Brooklyn. A woman behind the wheel was hurt. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Blood drawn. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at Adams Street and Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 15:04. The female driver of a northbound SUV suffered an abrasion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles took damage to their front bumpers, showing a hard, head-on impact. The report highlights driver errors—disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speed—as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Distracted Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jan 12 - A sedan traveling north collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 20:10 on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling south collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm injury classified as severe. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of each vehicle. The sedan involved was a 2015 Kia. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in shared traffic spaces.
11
Box Truck Slams Pick-Up on Expressway▸Jan 11 - Box truck turned right, struck pick-up’s rear. Three inside pick-up hurt—head, neck, whiplash. Metal twisted. No one ejected. Night crash, high speed, hard impact.
According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck traveling straight. Three pick-up occupants—a 35-year-old male driver, a 39-year-old female front passenger, and a 37-year-old male rear passenger—suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not detail specific driver errors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers when large vehicles collide during turning maneuvers on fast-moving city highways.
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Sedan Backing Collides With Southbound Sedan▸Dec 31 - A sedan backing on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound sedan. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage. The crash stemmed from unsafe backing maneuvers by the northbound driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 4 Avenue was struck by another sedan backing north. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The northbound vehicle was backing unsafely, causing the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
31Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 31 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-31
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash▸Dec 28 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.
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Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
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E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
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Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
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Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
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Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
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Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
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Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Jan 16 - A 32-year-old male SUV driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries after rear-ending a parked box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash occurred at 3 a.m. due to following too closely, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 3 a.m. The driver of a 2022 Maryland-registered SUV was traveling eastbound when he struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 New Jersey-registered box truck. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and full-body trauma but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The box truck was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to the center back end of the truck and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.
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Gounardes Supports Public Transit Priority During Bridge Closures▸Jan 15 - Council Member Brannan demands a traffic plan for Verrazzano Bridge shutdowns. Closures force cars onto local streets. Drivers mount sidewalks. Buses stall. Pedestrians and first responders face danger. Brannan and Gounardes want action. MTA and DOT pass the buck.
On January 15, 2024, Council Member Justin Brannan (District 47) called for a contingency traffic plan to address chaos during Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge closures. The matter, titled 'Bay Ridge pols call for help with traffic build-up caused by Verrazzano Bridge closures,' highlights gridlock and reckless driving on residential streets. Brannan, joined by State Senator Andrew Gounardes, pressed the MTA and DOT for early closure notifications and more traffic control. Brannan warned, 'Frustrated drivers... driving up on the sidewalk... affects not just the average driver or pedestrian but... first responders.' Gounardes added, 'Buses literally could not go anywhere.' Local leaders echoed the need for action. The MTA claimed safety as the reason for closures but shifted responsibility for street management to the DOT. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided, but the call centers the danger to pedestrians, transit riders, and emergency crews.
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Bay Ridge pols call for help with traffic build-up caused by Verrazzano Bridge closures,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2024-01-15
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14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Livingston Street▸Jan 14 - A 14-year-old boy was struck by a westbound SUV while crossing Livingston Street outside an intersection. The impact injured his lower leg and foot, leaving him conscious with bruises. The SUV showed no visible damage, indicating a low-speed collision.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 16:37 while crossing Livingston Street without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no driver errors are explicitly cited. The SUV sustained no visible damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck, highlighting risks outside controlled crossing areas.
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SUVs Slam in Brooklyn, Driver Injured▸Jan 13 - Two SUVs collided at Adams and Tillary in Brooklyn. A woman behind the wheel was hurt. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Blood drawn. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at Adams Street and Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 15:04. The female driver of a northbound SUV suffered an abrasion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles took damage to their front bumpers, showing a hard, head-on impact. The report highlights driver errors—disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speed—as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Distracted Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jan 12 - A sedan traveling north collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 20:10 on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling south collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm injury classified as severe. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of each vehicle. The sedan involved was a 2015 Kia. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in shared traffic spaces.
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Box Truck Slams Pick-Up on Expressway▸Jan 11 - Box truck turned right, struck pick-up’s rear. Three inside pick-up hurt—head, neck, whiplash. Metal twisted. No one ejected. Night crash, high speed, hard impact.
According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck traveling straight. Three pick-up occupants—a 35-year-old male driver, a 39-year-old female front passenger, and a 37-year-old male rear passenger—suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not detail specific driver errors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers when large vehicles collide during turning maneuvers on fast-moving city highways.
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Sedan Backing Collides With Southbound Sedan▸Dec 31 - A sedan backing on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound sedan. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage. The crash stemmed from unsafe backing maneuvers by the northbound driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 4 Avenue was struck by another sedan backing north. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The northbound vehicle was backing unsafely, causing the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
31Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 31 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-31
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash▸Dec 28 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.
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Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
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E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
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Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
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Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
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Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
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Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Jan 15 - Council Member Brannan demands a traffic plan for Verrazzano Bridge shutdowns. Closures force cars onto local streets. Drivers mount sidewalks. Buses stall. Pedestrians and first responders face danger. Brannan and Gounardes want action. MTA and DOT pass the buck.
On January 15, 2024, Council Member Justin Brannan (District 47) called for a contingency traffic plan to address chaos during Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge closures. The matter, titled 'Bay Ridge pols call for help with traffic build-up caused by Verrazzano Bridge closures,' highlights gridlock and reckless driving on residential streets. Brannan, joined by State Senator Andrew Gounardes, pressed the MTA and DOT for early closure notifications and more traffic control. Brannan warned, 'Frustrated drivers... driving up on the sidewalk... affects not just the average driver or pedestrian but... first responders.' Gounardes added, 'Buses literally could not go anywhere.' Local leaders echoed the need for action. The MTA claimed safety as the reason for closures but shifted responsibility for street management to the DOT. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided, but the call centers the danger to pedestrians, transit riders, and emergency crews.
- Bay Ridge pols call for help with traffic build-up caused by Verrazzano Bridge closures, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-01-15
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14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Livingston Street▸Jan 14 - A 14-year-old boy was struck by a westbound SUV while crossing Livingston Street outside an intersection. The impact injured his lower leg and foot, leaving him conscious with bruises. The SUV showed no visible damage, indicating a low-speed collision.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 16:37 while crossing Livingston Street without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no driver errors are explicitly cited. The SUV sustained no visible damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck, highlighting risks outside controlled crossing areas.
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SUVs Slam in Brooklyn, Driver Injured▸Jan 13 - Two SUVs collided at Adams and Tillary in Brooklyn. A woman behind the wheel was hurt. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Blood drawn. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at Adams Street and Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 15:04. The female driver of a northbound SUV suffered an abrasion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles took damage to their front bumpers, showing a hard, head-on impact. The report highlights driver errors—disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speed—as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Distracted Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jan 12 - A sedan traveling north collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 20:10 on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling south collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm injury classified as severe. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of each vehicle. The sedan involved was a 2015 Kia. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in shared traffic spaces.
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Box Truck Slams Pick-Up on Expressway▸Jan 11 - Box truck turned right, struck pick-up’s rear. Three inside pick-up hurt—head, neck, whiplash. Metal twisted. No one ejected. Night crash, high speed, hard impact.
According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck traveling straight. Three pick-up occupants—a 35-year-old male driver, a 39-year-old female front passenger, and a 37-year-old male rear passenger—suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not detail specific driver errors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers when large vehicles collide during turning maneuvers on fast-moving city highways.
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Sedan Backing Collides With Southbound Sedan▸Dec 31 - A sedan backing on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound sedan. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage. The crash stemmed from unsafe backing maneuvers by the northbound driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 4 Avenue was struck by another sedan backing north. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The northbound vehicle was backing unsafely, causing the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
31Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 31 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash▸Dec 28 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.
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Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
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E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
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Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
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Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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Published 2023-12-20
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
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Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
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Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
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Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Jan 14 - A 14-year-old boy was struck by a westbound SUV while crossing Livingston Street outside an intersection. The impact injured his lower leg and foot, leaving him conscious with bruises. The SUV showed no visible damage, indicating a low-speed collision.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 16:37 while crossing Livingston Street without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no driver errors are explicitly cited. The SUV sustained no visible damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck, highlighting risks outside controlled crossing areas.
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SUVs Slam in Brooklyn, Driver Injured▸Jan 13 - Two SUVs collided at Adams and Tillary in Brooklyn. A woman behind the wheel was hurt. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Blood drawn. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at Adams Street and Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 15:04. The female driver of a northbound SUV suffered an abrasion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles took damage to their front bumpers, showing a hard, head-on impact. The report highlights driver errors—disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speed—as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Distracted Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jan 12 - A sedan traveling north collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 20:10 on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling south collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm injury classified as severe. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of each vehicle. The sedan involved was a 2015 Kia. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in shared traffic spaces.
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Box Truck Slams Pick-Up on Expressway▸Jan 11 - Box truck turned right, struck pick-up’s rear. Three inside pick-up hurt—head, neck, whiplash. Metal twisted. No one ejected. Night crash, high speed, hard impact.
According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck traveling straight. Three pick-up occupants—a 35-year-old male driver, a 39-year-old female front passenger, and a 37-year-old male rear passenger—suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not detail specific driver errors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers when large vehicles collide during turning maneuvers on fast-moving city highways.
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Sedan Backing Collides With Southbound Sedan▸Dec 31 - A sedan backing on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound sedan. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage. The crash stemmed from unsafe backing maneuvers by the northbound driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 4 Avenue was struck by another sedan backing north. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The northbound vehicle was backing unsafely, causing the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
31Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 31 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-31
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash▸Dec 28 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.
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Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
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E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
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Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
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Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
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Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
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Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Jan 13 - Two SUVs collided at Adams and Tillary in Brooklyn. A woman behind the wheel was hurt. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Blood drawn. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at Adams Street and Tillary Street in Brooklyn at 15:04. The female driver of a northbound SUV suffered an abrasion and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles took damage to their front bumpers, showing a hard, head-on impact. The report highlights driver errors—disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speed—as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Distracted Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Vanderbilt▸Jan 12 - A sedan traveling north collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 20:10 on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling south collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm injury classified as severe. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of each vehicle. The sedan involved was a 2015 Kia. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in shared traffic spaces.
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Box Truck Slams Pick-Up on Expressway▸Jan 11 - Box truck turned right, struck pick-up’s rear. Three inside pick-up hurt—head, neck, whiplash. Metal twisted. No one ejected. Night crash, high speed, hard impact.
According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck traveling straight. Three pick-up occupants—a 35-year-old male driver, a 39-year-old female front passenger, and a 37-year-old male rear passenger—suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not detail specific driver errors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers when large vehicles collide during turning maneuvers on fast-moving city highways.
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Sedan Backing Collides With Southbound Sedan▸Dec 31 - A sedan backing on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound sedan. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage. The crash stemmed from unsafe backing maneuvers by the northbound driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 4 Avenue was struck by another sedan backing north. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The northbound vehicle was backing unsafely, causing the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
31Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 31 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-31
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash▸Dec 28 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.
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Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
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E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
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Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Jan 12 - A sedan traveling north collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, at 20:10 on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling south collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm injury classified as severe. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of each vehicle. The sedan involved was a 2015 Kia. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in shared traffic spaces.
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Box Truck Slams Pick-Up on Expressway▸Jan 11 - Box truck turned right, struck pick-up’s rear. Three inside pick-up hurt—head, neck, whiplash. Metal twisted. No one ejected. Night crash, high speed, hard impact.
According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck traveling straight. Three pick-up occupants—a 35-year-old male driver, a 39-year-old female front passenger, and a 37-year-old male rear passenger—suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not detail specific driver errors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers when large vehicles collide during turning maneuvers on fast-moving city highways.
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Sedan Backing Collides With Southbound Sedan▸Dec 31 - A sedan backing on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound sedan. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage. The crash stemmed from unsafe backing maneuvers by the northbound driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 4 Avenue was struck by another sedan backing north. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The northbound vehicle was backing unsafely, causing the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
31Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 31 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-31
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash▸Dec 28 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.
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Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
22
E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
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Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
19
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Jan 11 - Box truck turned right, struck pick-up’s rear. Three inside pick-up hurt—head, neck, whiplash. Metal twisted. No one ejected. Night crash, high speed, hard impact.
According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck traveling straight. Three pick-up occupants—a 35-year-old male driver, a 39-year-old female front passenger, and a 37-year-old male rear passenger—suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not detail specific driver errors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers when large vehicles collide during turning maneuvers on fast-moving city highways.
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Sedan Backing Collides With Southbound Sedan▸Dec 31 - A sedan backing on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound sedan. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage. The crash stemmed from unsafe backing maneuvers by the northbound driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 4 Avenue was struck by another sedan backing north. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The northbound vehicle was backing unsafely, causing the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
31Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 31 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-31
28
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash▸Dec 28 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.
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Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
22
E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
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Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
19
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
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Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 31 - A sedan backing on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound sedan. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage. The crash stemmed from unsafe backing maneuvers by the northbound driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 4 Avenue was struck by another sedan backing north. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The northbound vehicle was backing unsafely, causing the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
31Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 31 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-31
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash▸Dec 28 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.
28
Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
22
E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
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Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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Published 2023-12-20
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 31 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash▸Dec 28 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.
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Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
22
E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
21
Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 28 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.
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Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
22
E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
21
Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 28 - A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.
On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.
22
E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on Nevins Street▸Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
21
Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
19
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
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Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 22 - A 19-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the right side of a stopped sedan in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with the right side doors of a stopped sedan on Nevins Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike, traveling straight ahead, struck its right side. Contributing factors listed include passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage by the e-bike driver. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.
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Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
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Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 21 - A motorcycle struck a sedan turning on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The sedan driver was uninjured. Unsafe speed by the motorcyclist caused the crash. The rider was in shock.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to the entire body. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was not injured. The motorcycle showed no damage despite the impact. The motorcyclist was in shock and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation by the motorcyclist.
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
- File Res 0866-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
19
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
- File Res 0866-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-12-20
20Res 0866-2023
Gounardes Supports Safety Boosting Obstructed License Plate Penalties▸Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
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File Res 0866-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-20
19
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 20 - Council backs harsher penalties for drivers who hide plates. Obscured tags let reckless motorists dodge cameras and tickets. The bill aims to stop evasion and protect people on city streets.
Resolution 0866-2023, filed by the Committee on Public Safety, urges Albany to pass S.2447/A.5234. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Robert F. Holden, calls for increased penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates. The resolution states: 'increase the penalties for purposefully obstructed license plates.' It was introduced and voted on in December 2023. The bill would let authorities confiscate plate coverings, suspend registrations, and block VINs. Obscured plates let drivers evade speed and red-light cameras, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. The council wants tougher enforcement to keep streets safer for all.
- File Res 0866-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-12-20
19
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on South Portland Avenue▸Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 19 - A sedan hit a 29-year-old man crossing South Portland Avenue. The impact left him with a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was heading south. No driver errors listed. The street offered no crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred as the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk and without a signal. The vehicle's left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian's crossing location and action are noted, but no fault is assigned.
12
Parked Sedan Hits Cyclist on Willoughby▸Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
11
Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
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Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 12 - A parked sedan struck a 31-year-old woman on a bike. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, traveling east, suffered a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. Damage was also found on the bike's left front bumper.
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Bus Collides with Bicyclist on Gold Street▸Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
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Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 11 - A bus and a bicyclist collided on Gold Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was avoiding an object in the roadway. Both vehicles showed damage to front quarter panels.
According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Gold Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The bus driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bus and the bicyclist. The bicyclist was unlicensed. Damage was recorded on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the bus.
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Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash▸Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.
Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.
According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.