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A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after a northbound SUV struck her on 54th Street in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the vehicle's center front end. Despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments, especially to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to the scooter and rear bumper damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:42 on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn southwest when it struck the e-scooter traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No pedestrian or victim errors were noted or cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury on McDonald Avenue. The crash involved unsafe speed, causing significant damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was unconscious and internally injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver operating a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling northbound on McDonald Avenue when the crash occurred at 16:03. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and internal injuries. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's unsafe speed as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries after a side collision with an SUV traveling west on 37th Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the motorcycle's left front and the SUV's right side doors, causing internal injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 37th Street in Brooklyn at 15:05. A motorcycle and an SUV, both traveling west, collided with the motorcycle impacting the left front bumper and the SUV sustaining damage to its right side doors. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, experiencing internal complaints and shock. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead prior to the crash. No explicit contributing factors were listed, but the nature of the collision—side impact on the SUV's right side doors—indicates a failure in vehicle interaction. The report does not assign fault to the motorcycle rider or note any victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist making a left turn on 9 Ave in Brooklyn. The 62-year-old woman was ejected, suffering back injuries and shock. The sedan’s impact to the right rear quarter panel caused serious harm without clear contributing factors from the cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:57 on 9 Ave near 37 St in Brooklyn. A 2020 Nissan sedan, traveling south and making a right turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling west and making a left turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 62-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained back injuries and shock, with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle turning maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Dahill Road struck its right rear passenger, causing a serious head injury. The passenger, a 28-year-old male, was conscious but suffered internal injuries. The crash damaged the vehicle’s front center, highlighting driver error in occupant safety.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan was traveling south on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when it impacted its right rear passenger. The passenger, a 28-year-old male, was seated in the right rear position and restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious with internal complaints. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, indicating a collision involving the vehicle itself rather than an external object or pedestrian. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. However, the injury to the occupant inside the vehicle points to a crash event where the driver’s control or situational awareness failed to prevent harm to passengers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a 57-year-old female passenger. Impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and left front bumper of the SUV. The passenger suffered facial contusions but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:53 p.m. on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2014 BMW sedan traveling south and a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling east. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before colliding at their front bumpers. The right front bumper of the sedan and left front bumper of the SUV were damaged. A 57-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger position, was injured with facial contusions. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision’s impact injured the passenger without ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 44 Street struck a bicyclist going east at Fort Hamilton Parkway. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cite driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on 44 Street collided with a bicyclist traveling east at the intersection with Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's front center end struck the bike's front center end while both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior or helmet use, were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man driving south in Brooklyn collided with a parked SUV. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a key factor. The driver was injured and incoherent, sustaining unknown bodily injuries. The impact damaged the left front bumper and quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 in Brooklyn near 5918 19 Ave. A 37-year-old male driver of a 2016 SUV was traveling south when he struck a parked 2008 SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was injured, incoherent, and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' left front sections. This incident highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a severe neck fracture when struck by a left-turning SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The driver’s failure to yield caused a violent impact, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:55 AM on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a Hummer SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a severe neck injury described as a distorted fracture and dislocation, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report notes no contributing factors from the pedestrian, indicating the driver’s failure to yield during the left turn as the critical error leading to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact, highlighting the violent nature of the crash caused by the driver’s maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on McDonald Avenue. Metal folded. The air reeked of alcohol. A young woman in the front seat took the blow, her head struck, her body bruised and crushed. She stayed conscious amid the wreckage.

According to the police report, a 2012 sedan made a left turn near 1695 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:33. The front end of the vehicle was crushed in the collision. A 27-year-old woman, riding as an unbelted front passenger, suffered head and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report states, 'The air stank of alcohol,' and lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The data points to driver error involving alcohol, a systemic danger that endangers all occupants. The victim’s lack of safety equipment is noted in the report, but only after the primary role of alcohol use by the driver. The crash underscores the ongoing threat posed by impaired driving on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving her bruised but conscious. The driver’s turning maneuver led to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 SUV, traveling north, made a left turn and struck her at the intersection near 5506 15 Ave in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, positioned at the intersection, when the vehicle’s left front bumper impacted her lower body, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report identifies the pre-crash action as 'Making Left Turn' and the point of impact as the 'Left Front Bumper.' No contributing factors were specified for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision resulted directly from the vehicle’s turning maneuver. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a parked Toyota SUV on 36th Street in Brooklyn. The BMW driver suffered a head injury and incoherence, with alcohol involvement cited. The impact damaged the front quarter panels of both vehicles, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 on 36th Street in Brooklyn. A BMW SUV, traveling northeast and going straight ahead, collided with a parked Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the parked vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the moving BMW. The BMW driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The BMW driver was licensed in New York. There is no indication of victim fault, as the collision involved a moving vehicle striking a stationary one. The damage to both vehicles was limited to the front quarter panels. This crash underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a northbound sedan in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. The sedan showed no damage, and no driver errors were specified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 9:49 AM in Brooklyn near 61st Street. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a northbound 2013 Nissan sedan struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The sedan, occupied by a licensed male driver, showed no vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The absence of noted driver errors and vehicle damage suggests the collision circumstances remain unclear, but the pedestrian was injured outside a designated crossing area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west struck the right front quarter panel of an SUV pulling out from parking on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered bruising and elbow injuries but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 AM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn when a motorcycle traveling west collided with an SUV that was starting from parking and traveling north. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the SUV's right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was operating the vehicle while pulling out from parking. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics suggest the SUV’s movement from parking created a hazardous condition leading to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man crossing with the signal was hit by a southbound vehicle making a left turn on 11 Ave in Brooklyn. The impact caused head injuries and abrasions. Driver inattention was cited as the sole contributing factor.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 11 Ave and 58 St in Brooklyn at 17:55. The 66-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling southbound made a left turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus during the maneuver. No other contributing factors, including pedestrian behavior, were noted. The crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, especially during turning movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van veered on McDonald Avenue, smashing into a station wagon. The SUV driver, 54, died belted and broken. The airbag burst. Two rode in the van. The lane change was not safe. Metal and bodies collided. Life ended in seconds.

A deadly crash unfolded on McDonald Avenue near Bay Parkway in Brooklyn when a van, traveling south, changed lanes unsafely and struck a station wagon/SUV, according to the police report. The report states, "A van veered, struck a station wagon. The SUV’s driver, 54, died belted in place. The airbag burst. His body broke inside." The driver of the SUV was killed, suffering injuries to his entire body despite the deployment of the airbag and use of a lap belt. Two others were in the van. The police report explicitly cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. The van’s pre-crash action is listed as "Changing Lanes," and the point of impact was the center front end. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the van driver’s unsafe maneuver, which led directly to the fatal outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn SUV driver backing unsafely collided with a sedan, injuring the sedan’s female driver. The impact caused head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. The driver remained conscious but suffered significant trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 52nd Street at 22:59. A 2018 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was backing unsafely when it struck a 2014 Ford sedan, driven by a licensed 25-year-old female. Both vehicles were initially parked. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper hitting the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15