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A 26-year-old male passenger on an e-bike was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The sedan struck the bike’s front end. Driver inattention caused the crash. The passenger was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 26-year-old male passenger on the e-bike was ejected and sustained head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The sedan, traveling south, struck the center front end of the e-bike, which was also traveling south. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged. The injured passenger remained conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 3-year-old girl was struck by an SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The child suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a northbound SUV on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The child sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle, a 2018 SUV with one male licensed driver, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper but showed no damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when hit. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The child’s injuries were classified as moderate. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck an 11-year-old boy riding a bike straight on Coney Island Avenue. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The child was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2002 Buick sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an 11-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight east. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The driver’s error in yielding caused the collision, resulting in moderate injuries to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on 9 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The crash damaged the left side of the bike and right front quarter panel of the sedan. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 55-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The bike was damaged on its left side doors, and the sedan's right front quarter panel was impacted. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on 58 Street near 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old man was ejected and suffered a head injury. He was found unconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The sedan and bike collided front-left.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 58 Street collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was wearing a lap belt, but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered upper arm and elbow injuries. Both were conscious but injured, restrained by seat belts. Impact was front to left front bumper. Contributing factors unspecified in police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Ocean Parkway near Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both drivers, men aged 37 and 31, were injured but not ejected. One sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries; the other suffered elbow and lower arm pain. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and remained conscious, though one was in shock. The vehicles were traveling east and south respectively, both going straight ahead before impact. The collision involved the left front bumper of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling south on Fort Hamilton Parkway hit a male occupant at an intersection in Brooklyn. The man suffered a neck injury and concussion. He was semiconscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda sedan traveling south on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn struck a male occupant at an intersection. The occupant was injured, suffering a neck injury and concussion, and was semiconscious after the impact. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The injured person was not a pedestrian or cyclist but an occupant, and no safety equipment or helmet use was mentioned. The crash details do not specify the occupant's exact role or actions prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 25-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal at McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver’s actions and contributing factors were not specified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota car or SUV registered in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault, and the circumstances of the collision remain unclear from the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 59-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered chest injuries in a rear-end collision with a sedan on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The SUV's right rear bumper struck the sedan's left front bumper. The driver reported pain and shock.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female driver of a 2014 SUV traveling east on Church Avenue collided with a 2016 sedan also traveling east. The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was injured, complaining of chest pain and nausea, and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify failure to yield or other driver errors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 22-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 16 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was working in the roadway at the intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 SUV made a left turn on 16 Avenue in Brooklyn and struck him at the intersection. The pedestrian was working in the roadway at the time. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Lexus backed up on East 10th Street. Metal struck a 71-year-old man crossing Avenue O. He lay semiconscious under the car. He died there, in the dark, beneath the rear bumper. The street stayed quiet. The man did not rise.

A 71-year-old man was killed when a Lexus sedan reversed into him at East 10th Street and Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle backed up, striking him. The man was found semiconscious beneath the rear bumper and died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Lexus sedan. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians, especially when vehicles reverse in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Lexus SUV struck a 68-year-old woman crossing McDonald Avenue. The driver was distracted. The impact crushed her body. She died on the street. The avenue went quiet. Another life ended by inattention behind the wheel.

A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing McDonald Avenue near Webster Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a southbound Lexus SUV hit her head-on. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors are noted. The vehicle, a 2016 Lexus SUV registered in Pennsylvania, struck the woman with its center front end. The data does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Avenue J in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old female driver suffered a neck contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle. No driver errors noted.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old female driver of a 2016 Nissan sedan was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the Nissan, which was traveling west and going straight ahead. The other vehicle, an Acura sedan, had no occupants at the time. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this crash. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 57-year-old man crossing Avenue M was hit by an e-bike traveling west. The pedestrian was rendered unconscious with upper arm and shoulder injuries. The e-bike showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver error.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue M outside an intersection. He was struck by an e-bike traveling straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The e-bike sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when not at intersections and the potential risks posed by e-bikes in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 8-year-old boy on an e-scooter was injured in a crash with an SUV on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed no damage. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after colliding with a 2021 Mazda SUV traveling west on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling north and struck the SUV's center front end with its right side doors. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. Both vehicles showed no damage. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 83-year-old woman was injured when a BMW SUV backed up in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck her knee and lower leg, causing bruising. The driver was licensed and traveling south. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2021 BMW SUV backed up in Brooklyn near 5801 18 Avenue and struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and traveling south before the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing. The SUV showed no damage after impact. The pedestrian’s actions or location were not specified. The report does not assign fault or blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 71-year-old woman was struck while crossing Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit her center front. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and traveling north. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Coney Island Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a 2022 RAM SUV traveling north, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained no damage. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped driver turned left on Bay Parkway, distracted. He lost control. The front crumpled. He flew from the seat, helmet on, bleeding from his arm. Shock set in. Blood pooled in the summer heat. Permit only. The street held him.

A 44-year-old man riding a TAIZH moped was injured while making a left turn on Bay Parkway near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inattentive. The moped's front end crumpled. The man, wearing a helmet and holding only a permit, was ejected from the vehicle. He suffered severe bleeding to his arm and lay in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the driver injured and bleeding on the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 47-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a crash on Coney Island Avenue. The scooter struck a Jeep SUV changing lanes. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Multiple vehicles were involved, including a parked SUV.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured in a collision on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling southbound and struck the left front bumper of a northbound Jeep SUV that was changing lanes. The rider sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors noted. The crash also involved a parked SUV and a northbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front ends of the e-scooter and Jeep SUV, as well as the rear quarter panel of the parked SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A man on a motorcycle hit an SUV on Caton Avenue. He flew from the bike and struck the pavement head-first. He died at the scene. The SUV driver was not hurt. The crash left the street scarred and silent.

A 35-year-old man riding a motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV on Caton Avenue near Dahill Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcyclist was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. He was ejected from the motorcycle, struck his head, and died on the street. The SUV driver was unharmed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the motorcyclist disregarded traffic control. The crash involved a motorcycle and an SUV, both traveling straight. The impact was severe, with the motorcycle hitting the SUV's right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18