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 13
▸ Crush Injuries 10
▸ Severe Bleeding 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 59
▸ Contusion/Bruise 195
▸ Abrasion 108
▸ Pain/Nausea 54
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 311
- 2018 Gray BMW Utility Vehicle (RVPM66) – 91 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Audi Sedan (LSA8015) – 74 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Blue Acura Sedan (KXH4599) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (KTN5471) – 51 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Ford Suburban (HXU7100) – 49 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 Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now
Brooklyn CB11: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 12, 2025
Death in the Crosswalk
Three people are dead in Brooklyn CB11 since last August. The last was just days ago: a 76-year-old woman crossing 86th Street at 18th Avenue. She made it to the intersection. She did not make it home. The city records say only this: “Apparent Death.”
In the past year, 483 people have been hurt and 5 seriously injured in crashes here. The old and the young are not spared. Two children under 18 were hit every week. Two people over 75 died. The numbers do not bleed, but the families do.
The Usual Killers
SUVs and trucks do the most damage. In three years, SUVs killed three people and hurt 326. Trucks killed two. Bikes killed one. The city calls these collisions. The street calls them endings.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Assembly Member William Colton voted yes to extend school speed zones. Senator Steve Chan voted no. Chan did vote yes to require speed-limiting devices for repeat speeders, but only after years of delay. The carnage did not wait.
A man who lost a friend on Morgan Avenue said, “I was sad and angry at the same time because I still feel that these are things that can be prevented. I was very frustrated that nothing has been done in more than three years since Daniel Vidal was killed.”
Polly Trottenberg, former DOT commissioner, put it plain: “In areas that were formally industrial—a lot of trucks, lot of heavy construction activity—that are becoming residential where cycling is more popular, we’re unfortunately seeing a lot of collisions with cyclists and trucks.”
The Disaster Is Slow, But It Is Here
This is not fate. This is policy. Every day without action is a choice. The dead do not get a second chance. The living do.
Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras on every block. Demand action before another name becomes a number.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Three Deaths Expose Morgan Avenue Danger, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
- Three Deaths Expose Morgan Avenue Danger, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
- Three NYC Crashes Leave Two Dead, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-05
- Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- Senate Votes to Require Delivery Apps to Provide Insurance for Workers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-13
- Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-06
- City To Close Loophole That Allows Drivers to Park in Certain Crosswalks, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-27
- Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-05
Other Representatives
District 47
155 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Room 733, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 43
6514 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
718-307-7151
250 Broadway, Suite 1841, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7045
District 17
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB11 Brooklyn Community Board 11 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 62, District 43, AD 47, SD 17.
It contains Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend (West).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 11
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E-Bike Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Oct 9 - A 13-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike while crossing 63 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The e-bike traveled west, striking the pedestrian at the intersection. No driver errors were specified.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 63 Street and Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when an e-bike traveling west struck him with its center front end. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver violations were recorded. The e-bike had one male occupant and sustained damage to its center front end.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on 24 Avenue▸Oct 6 - A Hyundai SUV struck a parked Nissan sedan on 24 Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash happened in broad daylight. Driver distraction caused the collision. No one was ejected. Injuries were moderate.
According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV traveling north on 24 Avenue rear-ended a parked Nissan sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with contusions and lower arm trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The Hyundai SUV sustained front-end damage, while the Nissan had damage to its center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver error identified was failure to maintain attention, leading to the collision with a stationary vehicle.
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Taxi Hits Parked Sedan on Avenue S▸Oct 3 - A taxi traveling east struck a parked sedan on Avenue S in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and bruising. The impact damaged the sedan’s center back end. No ejections occurred. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a taxi moving east on Avenue S collided with a parked 2019 Ford sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the sedan’s center back end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi and an SUV traveling south were also involved, with damage noted on the taxi’s front and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸Sep 29 - A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street. Two occupants suffered bruises and contusions. Both drivers were licensed men. Injuries included chest and arm trauma. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling east and a 2020 Toyota SUV traveling south collided at the intersection of Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street in Brooklyn. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. Two occupants were injured: a 17-year-old female passenger in the sedan with chest contusions and a 39-year-old male driver with elbow and arm bruises. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the SUV's right front quarter panel affected.
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Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning SUV in Brooklyn▸Sep 27 - A 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV on 17 Avenue. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 17 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was found to be inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no visible damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Bay 41 Street▸Sep 25 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or other factors contributing to the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash▸Sep 25 - A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at 19 Avenue and Cropsey Avenue. A pick-up truck making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and elbow injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 19 Avenue made a left turn at Cropsey Avenue and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Colton Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Pricing Exemption▸Sep 24 - Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
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SUV Hits Bicyclist on 14 Avenue▸Sep 23 - A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.
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Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver Abdomen▸Sep 23 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.
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E-Bike Slams Pedestrian Off 79th Street▸Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
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Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
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Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Oct 9 - A 13-year-old boy was hit by an e-bike while crossing 63 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The e-bike traveled west, striking the pedestrian at the intersection. No driver errors were specified.
According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 63 Street and Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when an e-bike traveling west struck him with its center front end. The boy sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver violations were recorded. The e-bike had one male occupant and sustained damage to its center front end.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on 24 Avenue▸Oct 6 - A Hyundai SUV struck a parked Nissan sedan on 24 Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash happened in broad daylight. Driver distraction caused the collision. No one was ejected. Injuries were moderate.
According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV traveling north on 24 Avenue rear-ended a parked Nissan sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with contusions and lower arm trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The Hyundai SUV sustained front-end damage, while the Nissan had damage to its center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver error identified was failure to maintain attention, leading to the collision with a stationary vehicle.
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Taxi Hits Parked Sedan on Avenue S▸Oct 3 - A taxi traveling east struck a parked sedan on Avenue S in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and bruising. The impact damaged the sedan’s center back end. No ejections occurred. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a taxi moving east on Avenue S collided with a parked 2019 Ford sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the sedan’s center back end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi and an SUV traveling south were also involved, with damage noted on the taxi’s front and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸Sep 29 - A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street. Two occupants suffered bruises and contusions. Both drivers were licensed men. Injuries included chest and arm trauma. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling east and a 2020 Toyota SUV traveling south collided at the intersection of Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street in Brooklyn. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. Two occupants were injured: a 17-year-old female passenger in the sedan with chest contusions and a 39-year-old male driver with elbow and arm bruises. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the SUV's right front quarter panel affected.
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Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning SUV in Brooklyn▸Sep 27 - A 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV on 17 Avenue. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 17 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was found to be inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no visible damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Bay 41 Street▸Sep 25 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or other factors contributing to the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash▸Sep 25 - A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at 19 Avenue and Cropsey Avenue. A pick-up truck making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and elbow injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 19 Avenue made a left turn at Cropsey Avenue and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Colton Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Pricing Exemption▸Sep 24 - Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
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SUV Hits Bicyclist on 14 Avenue▸Sep 23 - A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.
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Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver Abdomen▸Sep 23 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.
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E-Bike Slams Pedestrian Off 79th Street▸Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
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Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
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Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Oct 6 - A Hyundai SUV struck a parked Nissan sedan on 24 Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash happened in broad daylight. Driver distraction caused the collision. No one was ejected. Injuries were moderate.
According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV traveling north on 24 Avenue rear-ended a parked Nissan sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with contusions and lower arm trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The Hyundai SUV sustained front-end damage, while the Nissan had damage to its center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver error identified was failure to maintain attention, leading to the collision with a stationary vehicle.
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Taxi Hits Parked Sedan on Avenue S▸Oct 3 - A taxi traveling east struck a parked sedan on Avenue S in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and bruising. The impact damaged the sedan’s center back end. No ejections occurred. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a taxi moving east on Avenue S collided with a parked 2019 Ford sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the sedan’s center back end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi and an SUV traveling south were also involved, with damage noted on the taxi’s front and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸Sep 29 - A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street. Two occupants suffered bruises and contusions. Both drivers were licensed men. Injuries included chest and arm trauma. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling east and a 2020 Toyota SUV traveling south collided at the intersection of Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street in Brooklyn. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. Two occupants were injured: a 17-year-old female passenger in the sedan with chest contusions and a 39-year-old male driver with elbow and arm bruises. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the SUV's right front quarter panel affected.
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Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning SUV in Brooklyn▸Sep 27 - A 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV on 17 Avenue. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 17 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was found to be inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no visible damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Bay 41 Street▸Sep 25 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or other factors contributing to the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash▸Sep 25 - A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at 19 Avenue and Cropsey Avenue. A pick-up truck making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and elbow injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 19 Avenue made a left turn at Cropsey Avenue and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Colton Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Pricing Exemption▸Sep 24 - Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
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SUV Hits Bicyclist on 14 Avenue▸Sep 23 - A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.
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Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver Abdomen▸Sep 23 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.
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E-Bike Slams Pedestrian Off 79th Street▸Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
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Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
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Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Oct 3 - A taxi traveling east struck a parked sedan on Avenue S in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and bruising. The impact damaged the sedan’s center back end. No ejections occurred. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a taxi moving east on Avenue S collided with a parked 2019 Ford sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the sedan’s center back end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The taxi and an SUV traveling south were also involved, with damage noted on the taxi’s front and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸Sep 29 - A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street. Two occupants suffered bruises and contusions. Both drivers were licensed men. Injuries included chest and arm trauma. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling east and a 2020 Toyota SUV traveling south collided at the intersection of Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street in Brooklyn. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. Two occupants were injured: a 17-year-old female passenger in the sedan with chest contusions and a 39-year-old male driver with elbow and arm bruises. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the SUV's right front quarter panel affected.
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Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning SUV in Brooklyn▸Sep 27 - A 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV on 17 Avenue. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 17 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was found to be inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no visible damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Bay 41 Street▸Sep 25 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or other factors contributing to the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash▸Sep 25 - A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at 19 Avenue and Cropsey Avenue. A pick-up truck making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and elbow injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 19 Avenue made a left turn at Cropsey Avenue and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Colton Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Pricing Exemption▸Sep 24 - Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
23
SUV Hits Bicyclist on 14 Avenue▸Sep 23 - A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.
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Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver Abdomen▸Sep 23 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.
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E-Bike Slams Pedestrian Off 79th Street▸Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
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Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
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Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 29 - A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street. Two occupants suffered bruises and contusions. Both drivers were licensed men. Injuries included chest and arm trauma. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling east and a 2020 Toyota SUV traveling south collided at the intersection of Bath Avenue and Bay 34 Street in Brooklyn. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. Two occupants were injured: a 17-year-old female passenger in the sedan with chest contusions and a 39-year-old male driver with elbow and arm bruises. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the SUV's right front quarter panel affected.
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Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning SUV in Brooklyn▸Sep 27 - A 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV on 17 Avenue. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 17 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was found to be inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no visible damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Bay 41 Street▸Sep 25 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or other factors contributing to the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash▸Sep 25 - A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at 19 Avenue and Cropsey Avenue. A pick-up truck making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and elbow injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 19 Avenue made a left turn at Cropsey Avenue and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Colton Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Pricing Exemption▸Sep 24 - Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
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SUV Hits Bicyclist on 14 Avenue▸Sep 23 - A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.
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Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver Abdomen▸Sep 23 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.
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E-Bike Slams Pedestrian Off 79th Street▸Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
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Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
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Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
2
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 27 - A 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV on 17 Avenue. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 17 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was found to be inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The SUV showed no visible damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Bay 41 Street▸Sep 25 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or other factors contributing to the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash▸Sep 25 - A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at 19 Avenue and Cropsey Avenue. A pick-up truck making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and elbow injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 19 Avenue made a left turn at Cropsey Avenue and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Colton Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Pricing Exemption▸Sep 24 - Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
23
SUV Hits Bicyclist on 14 Avenue▸Sep 23 - A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.
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Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver Abdomen▸Sep 23 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.
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E-Bike Slams Pedestrian Off 79th Street▸Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
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Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
12
Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
2
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
26
76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
25
Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 25 - A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No driver errors were reported.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay 41 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She was conscious and suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or other factors contributing to the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash▸Sep 25 - A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at 19 Avenue and Cropsey Avenue. A pick-up truck making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and elbow injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 19 Avenue made a left turn at Cropsey Avenue and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
24
Colton Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Pricing Exemption▸Sep 24 - Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
23
SUV Hits Bicyclist on 14 Avenue▸Sep 23 - A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.
23
Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver Abdomen▸Sep 23 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.
17
E-Bike Slams Pedestrian Off 79th Street▸Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
17
Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
12
Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
7
Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
2
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
26
76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
25
Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 25 - A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at 19 Avenue and Cropsey Avenue. A pick-up truck making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and elbow injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 19 Avenue made a left turn at Cropsey Avenue and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
24
Colton Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Pricing Exemption▸Sep 24 - Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
23
SUV Hits Bicyclist on 14 Avenue▸Sep 23 - A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.
23
Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver Abdomen▸Sep 23 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.
17
E-Bike Slams Pedestrian Off 79th Street▸Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
17
Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
12
Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
7
Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
2
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
28
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
26
76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
25
Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 24 - Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
- Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing, amny.com, Published 2023-09-24
23
SUV Hits Bicyclist on 14 Avenue▸Sep 23 - A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.
23
Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver Abdomen▸Sep 23 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.
17
E-Bike Slams Pedestrian Off 79th Street▸Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
17
Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
12
Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
2
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 23 - A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on 14 Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Honda SUV and a bicyclist. The 49-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV and bike both sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact.
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Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver Abdomen▸Sep 23 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.
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E-Bike Slams Pedestrian Off 79th Street▸Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
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Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
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Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
2
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
25
Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 23 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, parked before impact, struck the driver. He remained conscious and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were noted in the report.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a 2017 Honda sedan in Brooklyn near 84th Street. The sedan was parked before the collision and impacted the driver's abdomen and pelvis, causing abrasions. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured person was not using any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 4:48 AM, and no other occupants were involved. The report does not specify the cause or additional details about the collision.
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E-Bike Slams Pedestrian Off 79th Street▸Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
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Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
12
Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
2
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
25
Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 17 - An e-bike hit a woman standing off 79th Street. The front wheel crushed her head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The rider failed to yield. The crash left her injured and shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 27-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike near 79th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike 'slammed into a 27-year-old woman standing off the road.' The front wheel hit her head, causing crush injuries. She remained conscious but bled from the wound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The e-bike was traveling west and struck her with its center front end. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger faced by those outside vehicles.
17
Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
12
Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
2
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 17 - A 17-year-old female on an unlicensed e-scooter struck a parked sedan on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter hit the sedan’s left side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old female driving an unlicensed e-scooter northbound on 18 Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the driver being unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by unlicensed operation of motorized scooters in Brooklyn.
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Dodge Truck Turns, Kills Woman Crossing Bath Avenue▸Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 12 - A Dodge truck turned left on Bath Avenue. The driver did not yield. A 66-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The truck struck her. Her head hit the pavement. She died there. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bath Avenue near 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Dodge truck turned left as the woman crossed with the signal. The driver did not see her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman suffered fatal head injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash ended a life on a clear day, leaving the intersection marked by loss.
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Aggressive Driving Slams Sedan Into Stopped Car▸Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 7 - Two sedans collided on 80 Street. One driver, 66, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash. The striking driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 80 Street in Brooklyn. The 66-year-old male driver of the stopped car suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was in shock but not ejected, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The striking driver was unlicensed. The impact hit the center front of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Gentile Supports Safety Boosting Full Parking Ban at T Intersections▸Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
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Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-09-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 6 - Advocates pressed DOT to ban all parking at T intersections. They called the current proposal weak. Parked cars block sightlines. Pedestrians, disabled people, and children pay the price. Speakers demanded daylighting at every intersection. DOT offered no timeline. The danger remains.
On September 6, 2023, advocates confronted the Department of Transportation (DOT) at a rules hearing over a city proposal to ban parking at curb cuts in T-shaped intersections. The proposal aims to close a 2009 loophole that lets drivers park in crosswalks at three-way junctions if unmarked or lacking signals. The matter summary reads: 'A city proposal to ban parking at curbs cuts in "T" intersections must go further by banning all parking at the edges of such intersections, advocates demanded.' Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, Jean Ryan, Rosamond Gianutsos, and Jackson Chabot spoke out, demanding a total ban and daylighting at all intersections. Advocates argue that parking at T intersections blocks visibility and endangers pedestrians, especially the disabled and children. DOT supports the rule change but gave no timeline. The city still overrides state law requiring 20 feet of clear space at crosswalks. The fight for safety continues.
- Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Sep 2 - SUV slammed into a 34-year-old man crossing Kings Highway. Driver was distracted. Pedestrian suffered neck abrasions. Impact was center front. Serious injury. Brooklyn street, early evening.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and had no signal or crosswalk. He suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2024 Dodge, hit him with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV in Brooklyn▸Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Aug 31 - A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV backing unsafely on 76 Street near Bay Parkway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Two SUVs collided during the incident.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV backing unsafely struck him on 76 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but still suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including backing unsafely and driver inexperience. The driver was distracted and inattentive at the time of the crash. Two SUVs were involved, one entering a parked position and the other traveling straight ahead. The point of impact on the backing vehicle was the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Aug 28 - A 15-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The rider suffered a facial contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Shore Parkway, Brooklyn. The scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left front bumper of a vehicle making a right turn eastbound. The rider sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing driver error. The e-scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other injuries or damages were reported. The rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.
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76-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Aug 26 - A 76-year-old man was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head abrasion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight south on West 6 Street. The pedestrian was left in shock.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing West 6 Street in Brooklyn against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No safety equipment or other factors were recorded.
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Sedan Hits Obstacle, Elderly Driver Injured on 86 Street▸Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.
Aug 25 - A 93-year-old woman driving a sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn suffered arm abrasions after a front-end crash. Police cite passing too closely. No other people were hurt. The car was damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a 93-year-old woman driving east on 86 Street near Bay 35 Street in Brooklyn was injured when her sedan struck an obstacle, damaging the center front end. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved or injured. The driver was properly restrained and remained conscious. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead.