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Two sedans collided at Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash involved drivers traveling straight ahead, with unspecified contributing factors noted for the injured passenger.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:46. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting each other's front bumpers. The injured party was a 40-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the passenger's injury but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles showed damage to their front bumpers, indicating a frontal collision. The report does not mention any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A licensed male driver in a Nissan SUV struck the rear of a parked box truck on Avenue C in Brooklyn. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The driver was injured and incoherent but not ejected. Police cited unspecified driver errors.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver operating a 2015 Nissan SUV was traveling southwest on Avenue C in Brooklyn at 10:20 AM when he collided with the center back end of a parked 2014 Ford box truck. The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver was injured, described as incoherent, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists two unspecified contributing factors attributed to the driver but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. No ejection occurred, and no visible complaints were noted. The collision highlights driver error in failing to avoid a stationary vehicle, underscoring systemic risks posed by inattentive or impaired driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver in Brooklyn suffered a head abrasion after a partial ejection. The crash occurred at 18 Avenue, with the driver distracted. The vehicle hit a parked car’s left side door, causing injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained a head abrasion at 12:43 PM near 4518 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle, which sustained no damage. The injured driver was conscious and did not use any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, as the e-scooter collided with a stationary vehicle, resulting in injury to the rider without damage to the parked car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy SUV struck an 18-year-old woman crossing 17th Avenue with the light. Blood ran down her face. She stayed conscious. The driver looked too late. Streetlights blinked. The city kept moving. The wound marked the intersection.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling west on 17th Avenue at 52nd Street struck an 18-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to her face but remained conscious at the scene. Police attribute the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' noting the driver 'looked too late.' The SUV's point of impact was the center front end. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the light, as documented in the report, after the driver failed to observe her in time. The narrative underscores the systemic danger faced by people on foot, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossed 60th Street with the light. An e-scooter sped south, struck her face. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She stayed conscious, pain etched across her features. Metal twisted. The street bore witness.

At the corner of 60th Street and 18th Avenue in Brooklyn, a 62-year-old woman was injured when an e-scooter traveling south struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed with the light. An e-scooter came fast, struck her face. Blood spilled on the crosswalk.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to her face but remained conscious after the impact. The report notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection, and the e-scooter was 'Going Straight Ahead.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative and data confirm the pedestrian had the right of way. The e-scooter's center front end took the brunt of the collision, leaving both machine and victim crumpled in the aftermath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound bicyclist on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old cyclist was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end were damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:03 on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2024 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end were the points of impact. The bicyclist was conscious but injured. The report lists the bicyclist’s contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver contributing factors were explicitly recorded. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally, but the collision during the left turn indicates a failure to yield to the bicyclist traveling straight. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lexus SUV struck a Mitsubishi sedan on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision that injured the sedan driver. The impact damaged the sedan’s right side and left the SUV’s front end crushed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:19 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and complained of whiplash. The report states the SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, failed to yield right-of-way, cited twice as the contributing factor. The SUV, traveling north, struck the sedan’s right side doors with its left front bumper. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The collision caused significant damage to the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s center front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 50 Street in Brooklyn. The second vehicle struck the first from behind, injuring three passengers. All suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Drivers were licensed. The crash exposed dangers of rear-end impacts in traffic.

According to the police report, at 3:29 AM on 50 Street in Brooklyn, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling north struck the rear bumper of a stopped 2018 Chevrolet sedan. The impact point was the right rear bumper of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second. The Chevrolet carried three passengers, ages 7, 15, and 42, all injured with whiplash complaints and chest injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists no contributing factors for the drivers, but the collision type indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the striking vehicle. The crash highlights the systemic danger of rear-end collisions in traffic, causing multiple injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling northeast clipped an e-bike on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, 23, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash damaged the SUV's right side doors and the bike's front end.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2023 Nissan SUV passed too closely on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the e-bike on its right side doors and the bike's center front end. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling northeast and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The SUV driver was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her while she crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. She suffered a hip injury and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 8 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2006 SUV was making a left turn when he struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained an upper leg injury and was in shock following the incident. No damage was reported to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn on Coney Island Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan’s left front bumper hit him. He suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Coney Island Avenue made a right turn and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 28-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s own confusion or error was also noted but the report emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention during the maneuver. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left front bumper, causing visible vehicle damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Avenue C and Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and alcohol involvement. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Avenue C and Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, suffering a head injury and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting at the center front end and left front bumper respectively. The driver complained of pain and nausea after the crash. No occupants were ejected. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both sedans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Lexus sedan from behind on 11 Avenue. The sedan’s driver, 43, was partially ejected and suffered a concussion. A 3-year-old passenger in the SUV also sustained head injuries. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Ford SUV traveling south on 11 Avenue rear-ended a 2020 Lexus sedan also heading south. The sedan’s 43-year-old male driver was partially ejected and suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion. A 3-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured internally. Both occupants were conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear-end damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The female driver of one car suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction. Both vehicles struck front and right quarter panels. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The female driver of one vehicle, aged 27, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt. The collision involved impact to the right front quarter panel of her car and the center front end of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue M with the signal. A sedan making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue M at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Toyota sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old boy was struck while crossing 45 Street at 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The child was conscious but seriously hurt. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 45 Street and 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was crossing with the signal when he sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered serious lower limb injuries. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck made a left turn on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. It struck a 39-year-old man crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder contusions. The truck showed no damage. The victim remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Beverley Road in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Coney Island Avenue. The pedestrian, a 39-year-old man, sustained upper arm and shoulder contusions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the truck's left turn. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at the knee and lower leg after a collision with a parked SUV. The impact struck the bike’s front and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious and suffered abrasions.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on 17 Avenue collided with a parked 2016 Ford SUV. The SUV was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or helmet use. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver was licensed and male. The crash highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles in the path of cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV struck him on Avenue I. The cyclist suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic control by the driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I in Brooklyn involving a 2006 SUV and a 30-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver. The SUV was traveling south and struck the left side of the bike, which was traveling east. The impact damaged the center front end of the SUV and the left side doors of the bike. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist was the only occupant on the bike. The driver of the SUV had no listed license or occupant information.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossed Avenue F with the light. An SUV hit him in the face. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver did not leave the seat. The boy stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage.

A 12-year-old boy was struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Avenue F near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was 'crossing with the signal' when the SUV hit him in the face. The boy suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the driver stayed in the vehicle, which showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The boy was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the impact occurred. No driver errors were specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15