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 23
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 10
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 6
▸ Whiplash 44
▸ Contusion/Bruise 134
▸ Abrasion 89
▸ Pain/Nausea 21
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 310
- 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 178 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black Toyota Sedan (T708996C) – 112 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Toyota Suburban (LFB3897) – 101 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Gray BMW Suburban (KZX4348) – 97 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Blue Chevrolet Suburban (T101165C) – 83 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Brooklyn’s Streets Bleed—How Many More Must Die Before City Hall Acts?
Brooklyn CB10: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 23, 2025
The Bodies in the Road
In Brooklyn CB10, the numbers do not lie. Fourteen people dead. Fifteen left with serious injuries. More than 1,700 hurt since 2022. Each number is a name, a family, a life cut short or broken. The dead include the old and the young. A 22-year-old moped rider, Joel Mota, died at Third Avenue and 67th Street. His brother remembered him simply: “He never stopped working.” A man who took his nieces for ice cream. A man who did not come home.
SUVs killed three pedestrians here. Sedans, trucks, bikes, mopeds—all have left blood on the street. The city’s open data is blunt: in the last twelve months, three more deaths, 616 injuries, and not a single month without pain.
Leadership: Promises and Silence
City Hall says the right words. “One life lost to traffic violence is one life too many,” said Mayor Adams. The city touts new speed cameras, intersection redesigns, and the power to lower speed limits. But in CB10, the carnage continues. No new protected bike lanes. No bold redesigns.
The law now lets New York City drop speed limits to 20 mph. The city could act today. It has not. Every day of delay is another family’s loss.
What You Can Do
The crisis is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand real street redesigns, not just paint. Join Families for Safe Streets or Transportation Alternatives. Stand with the families who have lost. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
The blood on the street is not an accident. It is a choice. Demand better. Demand it now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22
- Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-23
- Unlicensed Drunk Driver Kills Moped Rider, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-22
Other Representatives
District 46
2002 Mermaid Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11224
Room 529, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 47
1915 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-0954
250 Broadway, Suite 1826, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7363
District 26
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB10 Brooklyn Community Board 10 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 68, District 47, AD 46, SD 26.
It contains Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Dyker Beach Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 10
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Bicyclist Ejected Striking Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jul 21 - A 69-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 81 Street. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered bruises to his hip and leg. The sedan’s left doors crumpled. No driver errors listed. The street stayed silent.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 81 Street in Brooklyn collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan at 15:15. The impact partially ejected the cyclist, causing contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. The report classifies his injuries as severity level 3. The sedan was stationary before the crash, and no driver actions or violations are cited. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. The cyclist wore a helmet, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. No other injuries or vehicle damage were reported.
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Two SUVs Collide During Left Turn in Brooklyn▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. A female driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles showed front bumper damage. The crash involved a left-turning vehicle striking a straight-moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:13 on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old female driver of a 2016 Honda SUV traveling north was struck on the right front bumper by a 2012 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The Toyota's left front bumper sustained damage. The female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the Toyota SUV's left turn as the critical pre-crash action. Both vehicles were occupied by two people each, and both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision's impact and resulting injuries underscore the dangers posed by turning maneuvers in traffic.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Belt Parkway▸Jul 19 - Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway. Both drivers were distracted. One driver suffered head injuries and shock. The impact tore bumpers. Distraction steered the crash. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 1:30 AM. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The BMW struck the Kia, damaging the center front and left rear bumpers. A 28-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and shock. He wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists distraction as the primary cause. No other contributing factors were noted.
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Gounardes Urges Council to Use Sammy’s Law Authority▸Jul 19 - Council Speaker Adams wavers on using new power to lower speed limits. She calls for district input. Advocates warn: patchwork rules endanger lives. Uniform 20 mph limit saves people. Council delays action as streets stay deadly.
On July 19, 2024, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams addressed the Council’s authority under Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City lower its speed limit. The matter, discussed in Streetsblog, quotes Adams: “Each Council member is going to have to weigh in on how they feel it should be enacted or should not be enacted in their district.” Adams hesitated to commit to a citywide 20 mph limit, instead suggesting community-by-community decisions. Eric McClure of StreetsPAC called this approach “chaotic and dangerous,” pushing for a uniform 20 mph limit to save lives. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives urged a comprehensive, data-driven plan. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Brad Hoylman-Sigal pressed the Council to use its new powers. The Department of Transportation clarified its limited authority. The Council’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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Speaker Adams: Council May Not Use its ‘Sammy’s Law’ Power to Lower Speed Limits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-07-19
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jul 18 - A pedestrian crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling north. The victim suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jul 13 - A Tesla sedan, starting from parking, struck a westbound bicyclist on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:38 on 86th Street in Brooklyn. A Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his neck but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The police report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable cyclists.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Jul 11 - A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.
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SUV Hits Young Girl on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Jul 8 - A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered back abrasions but stayed conscious. The crash happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was hit by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The child, a pedestrian, suffered abrasions to her back and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injury was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 65 Street▸Jul 7 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.
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SUV Swerves, Slams Motorcycle on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.
According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury▸Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 21 - A 69-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 81 Street. He was thrown from his bike. He suffered bruises to his hip and leg. The sedan’s left doors crumpled. No driver errors listed. The street stayed silent.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 81 Street in Brooklyn collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan at 15:15. The impact partially ejected the cyclist, causing contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. The report classifies his injuries as severity level 3. The sedan was stationary before the crash, and no driver actions or violations are cited. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. The cyclist wore a helmet, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. No other injuries or vehicle damage were reported.
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Two SUVs Collide During Left Turn in Brooklyn▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. A female driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles showed front bumper damage. The crash involved a left-turning vehicle striking a straight-moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:13 on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old female driver of a 2016 Honda SUV traveling north was struck on the right front bumper by a 2012 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The Toyota's left front bumper sustained damage. The female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the Toyota SUV's left turn as the critical pre-crash action. Both vehicles were occupied by two people each, and both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision's impact and resulting injuries underscore the dangers posed by turning maneuvers in traffic.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Belt Parkway▸Jul 19 - Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway. Both drivers were distracted. One driver suffered head injuries and shock. The impact tore bumpers. Distraction steered the crash. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 1:30 AM. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The BMW struck the Kia, damaging the center front and left rear bumpers. A 28-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and shock. He wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists distraction as the primary cause. No other contributing factors were noted.
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Gounardes Urges Council to Use Sammy’s Law Authority▸Jul 19 - Council Speaker Adams wavers on using new power to lower speed limits. She calls for district input. Advocates warn: patchwork rules endanger lives. Uniform 20 mph limit saves people. Council delays action as streets stay deadly.
On July 19, 2024, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams addressed the Council’s authority under Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City lower its speed limit. The matter, discussed in Streetsblog, quotes Adams: “Each Council member is going to have to weigh in on how they feel it should be enacted or should not be enacted in their district.” Adams hesitated to commit to a citywide 20 mph limit, instead suggesting community-by-community decisions. Eric McClure of StreetsPAC called this approach “chaotic and dangerous,” pushing for a uniform 20 mph limit to save lives. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives urged a comprehensive, data-driven plan. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Brad Hoylman-Sigal pressed the Council to use its new powers. The Department of Transportation clarified its limited authority. The Council’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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Speaker Adams: Council May Not Use its ‘Sammy’s Law’ Power to Lower Speed Limits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-07-19
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jul 18 - A pedestrian crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling north. The victim suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jul 13 - A Tesla sedan, starting from parking, struck a westbound bicyclist on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:38 on 86th Street in Brooklyn. A Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his neck but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The police report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable cyclists.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Jul 11 - A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.
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SUV Hits Young Girl on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Jul 8 - A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered back abrasions but stayed conscious. The crash happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was hit by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The child, a pedestrian, suffered abrasions to her back and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injury was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 65 Street▸Jul 7 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.
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SUV Swerves, Slams Motorcycle on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.
According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury▸Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. A female driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles showed front bumper damage. The crash involved a left-turning vehicle striking a straight-moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:13 on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old female driver of a 2016 Honda SUV traveling north was struck on the right front bumper by a 2012 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The Toyota's left front bumper sustained damage. The female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the Toyota SUV's left turn as the critical pre-crash action. Both vehicles were occupied by two people each, and both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision's impact and resulting injuries underscore the dangers posed by turning maneuvers in traffic.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Belt Parkway▸Jul 19 - Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway. Both drivers were distracted. One driver suffered head injuries and shock. The impact tore bumpers. Distraction steered the crash. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 1:30 AM. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The BMW struck the Kia, damaging the center front and left rear bumpers. A 28-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and shock. He wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists distraction as the primary cause. No other contributing factors were noted.
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Gounardes Urges Council to Use Sammy’s Law Authority▸Jul 19 - Council Speaker Adams wavers on using new power to lower speed limits. She calls for district input. Advocates warn: patchwork rules endanger lives. Uniform 20 mph limit saves people. Council delays action as streets stay deadly.
On July 19, 2024, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams addressed the Council’s authority under Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City lower its speed limit. The matter, discussed in Streetsblog, quotes Adams: “Each Council member is going to have to weigh in on how they feel it should be enacted or should not be enacted in their district.” Adams hesitated to commit to a citywide 20 mph limit, instead suggesting community-by-community decisions. Eric McClure of StreetsPAC called this approach “chaotic and dangerous,” pushing for a uniform 20 mph limit to save lives. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives urged a comprehensive, data-driven plan. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Brad Hoylman-Sigal pressed the Council to use its new powers. The Department of Transportation clarified its limited authority. The Council’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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Speaker Adams: Council May Not Use its ‘Sammy’s Law’ Power to Lower Speed Limits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-07-19
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jul 18 - A pedestrian crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling north. The victim suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jul 13 - A Tesla sedan, starting from parking, struck a westbound bicyclist on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:38 on 86th Street in Brooklyn. A Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his neck but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The police report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable cyclists.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Jul 11 - A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.
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SUV Hits Young Girl on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Jul 8 - A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered back abrasions but stayed conscious. The crash happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was hit by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The child, a pedestrian, suffered abrasions to her back and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injury was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 65 Street▸Jul 7 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.
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SUV Swerves, Slams Motorcycle on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.
According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury▸Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 19 - Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway. Both drivers were distracted. One driver suffered head injuries and shock. The impact tore bumpers. Distraction steered the crash. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 1:30 AM. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The BMW struck the Kia, damaging the center front and left rear bumpers. A 28-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and shock. He wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists distraction as the primary cause. No other contributing factors were noted.
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Gounardes Urges Council to Use Sammy’s Law Authority▸Jul 19 - Council Speaker Adams wavers on using new power to lower speed limits. She calls for district input. Advocates warn: patchwork rules endanger lives. Uniform 20 mph limit saves people. Council delays action as streets stay deadly.
On July 19, 2024, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams addressed the Council’s authority under Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City lower its speed limit. The matter, discussed in Streetsblog, quotes Adams: “Each Council member is going to have to weigh in on how they feel it should be enacted or should not be enacted in their district.” Adams hesitated to commit to a citywide 20 mph limit, instead suggesting community-by-community decisions. Eric McClure of StreetsPAC called this approach “chaotic and dangerous,” pushing for a uniform 20 mph limit to save lives. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives urged a comprehensive, data-driven plan. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Brad Hoylman-Sigal pressed the Council to use its new powers. The Department of Transportation clarified its limited authority. The Council’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
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Speaker Adams: Council May Not Use its ‘Sammy’s Law’ Power to Lower Speed Limits,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-07-19
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jul 18 - A pedestrian crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling north. The victim suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jul 13 - A Tesla sedan, starting from parking, struck a westbound bicyclist on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:38 on 86th Street in Brooklyn. A Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his neck but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The police report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable cyclists.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Jul 11 - A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.
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SUV Hits Young Girl on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Jul 8 - A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered back abrasions but stayed conscious. The crash happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was hit by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The child, a pedestrian, suffered abrasions to her back and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injury was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 65 Street▸Jul 7 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.
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SUV Swerves, Slams Motorcycle on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.
According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury▸Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 19 - Council Speaker Adams wavers on using new power to lower speed limits. She calls for district input. Advocates warn: patchwork rules endanger lives. Uniform 20 mph limit saves people. Council delays action as streets stay deadly.
On July 19, 2024, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams addressed the Council’s authority under Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City lower its speed limit. The matter, discussed in Streetsblog, quotes Adams: “Each Council member is going to have to weigh in on how they feel it should be enacted or should not be enacted in their district.” Adams hesitated to commit to a citywide 20 mph limit, instead suggesting community-by-community decisions. Eric McClure of StreetsPAC called this approach “chaotic and dangerous,” pushing for a uniform 20 mph limit to save lives. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives urged a comprehensive, data-driven plan. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Brad Hoylman-Sigal pressed the Council to use its new powers. The Department of Transportation clarified its limited authority. The Council’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.
- Speaker Adams: Council May Not Use its ‘Sammy’s Law’ Power to Lower Speed Limits, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-19
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Jul 18 - A pedestrian crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling north. The victim suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jul 13 - A Tesla sedan, starting from parking, struck a westbound bicyclist on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:38 on 86th Street in Brooklyn. A Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his neck but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The police report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable cyclists.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Jul 11 - A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.
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SUV Hits Young Girl on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Jul 8 - A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered back abrasions but stayed conscious. The crash happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was hit by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The child, a pedestrian, suffered abrasions to her back and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injury was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 65 Street▸Jul 7 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.
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SUV Swerves, Slams Motorcycle on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.
According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury▸Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 18 - A pedestrian crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling north. The victim suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jul 13 - A Tesla sedan, starting from parking, struck a westbound bicyclist on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:38 on 86th Street in Brooklyn. A Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his neck but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The police report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable cyclists.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Jul 11 - A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.
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SUV Hits Young Girl on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Jul 8 - A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered back abrasions but stayed conscious. The crash happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was hit by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The child, a pedestrian, suffered abrasions to her back and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injury was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 65 Street▸Jul 7 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.
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SUV Swerves, Slams Motorcycle on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.
According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury▸Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 13 - A Tesla sedan, starting from parking, struck a westbound bicyclist on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:38 on 86th Street in Brooklyn. A Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his neck but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The police report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable cyclists.
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SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸Jul 11 - A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.
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SUV Hits Young Girl on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Jul 8 - A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered back abrasions but stayed conscious. The crash happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was hit by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The child, a pedestrian, suffered abrasions to her back and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injury was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 65 Street▸Jul 7 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.
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SUV Swerves, Slams Motorcycle on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.
According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury▸Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 11 - A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.
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SUV Hits Young Girl on Fort Hamilton Parkway▸Jul 8 - A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered back abrasions but stayed conscious. The crash happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was hit by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The child, a pedestrian, suffered abrasions to her back and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injury was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 65 Street▸Jul 7 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.
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SUV Swerves, Slams Motorcycle on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.
According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury▸Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 8 - A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered back abrasions but stayed conscious. The crash happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was hit by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The child, a pedestrian, suffered abrasions to her back and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injury was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 65 Street▸Jul 7 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.
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SUV Swerves, Slams Motorcycle on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.
According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury▸Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 7 - A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.
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SUV Swerves, Slams Motorcycle on Belt Parkway▸Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.
According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury▸Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 6 - SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.
According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.
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Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury▸Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 2 - A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash▸Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jul 2 - A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.
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SUV Unsafe Lane Change Injures Bicyclist▸Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jun 30 - A bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made an unsafe lane change and struck him on Shore Road. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was making a U-turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Road in Brooklyn at 12:40 PM. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a 2012 Kia SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, executed an unsafe lane change. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors, causing a head abrasion. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes in mixed traffic environments.
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SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn▸Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jun 28 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Box Truck and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jun 21 - A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a box truck and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the box truck. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old licensed female driver from New York, was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The box truck was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on driver error linked to alcohol use.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash▸Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jun 21 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Belt Parkway after a sedan followed too closely. The rider suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles traveled eastbound with no reported vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the motorcycle. Both vehicles showed no damage upon impact, suggesting the injury resulted from the ejection rather than vehicle collision damage. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured rider was conscious at the scene, emphasizing the severity of the ejection and the dangers posed by tailgating on high-speed roadways.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers▸Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jun 20 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.
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SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street▸Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jun 20 - A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.
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Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue▸Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jun 17 - A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.
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Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger▸Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.
Jun 16 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.