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An 89-year-old woman suffered chest injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The impact damaged the vehicle's front center. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling southeast on Fort Hamilton Parkway was making a left turn when it struck an 89-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver contributing factors explicitly noted. The driver’s action of making a left turn led to the collision, highlighting the systemic dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn collision. The crash caused severe lower leg injuries and unconsciousness. The vehicle’s rear right bumper was struck, indicating a violent impact. The driver was unhelmeted and suffered serious trauma.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle during a crash on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:25. The moped, traveling west, sustained damage to its center back end from a right rear bumper impact. The driver was unconscious with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite victim fault or helmet use as contributing. The collision involved another vehicle impacting the moped’s rear right bumper, suggesting failure to maintain safe distance or control by the other driver. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment and was ejected, highlighting the severity of the crash and the danger posed by the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling westbound on 61 Street near 11 Avenue in Brooklyn. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor by the sedan driver, who was licensed and driving straight ahead. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, injuring the pedestrian's elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in abrasions. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and located at the intersection. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report. The driver’s failure to yield created a hazardous situation that led to the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue with the signal. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. The driver caused the collision by failing to yield while turning, leaving the pedestrian severely hurt.

According to the police report, at 20:24 an SUV traveling east on Church Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet the SUV showed no damage. The report identifies the driver's action of making a left turn as the critical factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were listed, and the pedestrian was not at fault. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by an eastbound SUV at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact but serious harm to the child.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 16 Avenue and 59 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The vehicle sustained no damage, suggesting a low-speed collision. The report does not list any driver contributing factors or violations such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the potential for injury from vehicle impacts without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on on 38th Street near 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver, 19, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:27 on 38th Street near 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs, traveling north and west respectively, collided front to front. Both drivers were licensed males operating their vehicles straight ahead. The 19-year-old driver of the northbound SUV was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both SUVs, indicating a direct collision. The report highlights the dangers of SUV-on-SUV crashes in Brooklyn's streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a left front bumper impact, injuring the child’s head and causing abrasions. The victim remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:02 on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. A 12-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with inattention and distraction cited as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasions but remained conscious. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver inattention without listing any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, an 89-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision’s impact and damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:15 on Avenue N near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2016 SUV traveling northbound rear-ended a sedan also moving northbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, an 89-year-old man, was injured with neck contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. There is no indication of driver license issues or victim fault. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report highlights driver error related to speed control as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old e-scooter rider was injured and ejected after an SUV made a right turn and struck him on the right side. The rider suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights driver errors in turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:12 in Brooklyn on 38th Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway. A 2023 Ford SUV was making a right turn traveling west when it struck a 16-year-old male riding an e-scooter straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The rider was ejected from the scooter, suffered facial abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the rider but notes unspecified contributing factors for the rider. The driver's action of making a right turn into the path of the e-scooter was the critical error leading to the collision and injury. This incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning SUV struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. Both victims, a woman and an infant, suffered whiplash and lower body injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield and inexperience as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection of 52 Street and 17 Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. A male driver operating a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn when he failed to yield right-of-way to two pedestrians crossing with the signal. The pedestrians, a 40-year-old woman and an infant, were both injured, sustaining whiplash and bodily injuries to the knee, lower leg, foot, and entire body. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The victims were conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 41-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The impact injured her upper arm and shoulder, leaving her in shock. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:44 on 51st Street near 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. A vehicle traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing center front end damage. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury and was reported in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock after an SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Jeep SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. Despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, indicating the driver’s failure to yield and distraction were primary causes. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but her inattention directly led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver in Brooklyn suffered facial injuries after a front-end collision. The crash occurred on McDonald Avenue late at night. The driver experienced shock and pain, with airbags deployed. Police cite unspecified contributing factors in the incident.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:16. The vehicle, a 2007 Lexus sedan traveling north and going straight ahead, sustained center front-end damage from the impact. The driver was not ejected but suffered facial injuries and was in shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. Airbags deployed during the crash. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors, indicating driver error or other causes were noted but not detailed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights risks related to driver actions and vehicle control on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck a southbound bicyclist on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police report no vehicle damage and list unspecified contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises. The report notes the point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No vehicle damage was recorded on either vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist, but does not specify any pedestrian or bicyclist errors. The lack of clear contributing factors points to driver error as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV making a right turn hit her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 in Brooklyn on 46th Street near 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15