She Survived Nazis and Chernobyl—But Not a Brooklyn Crosswalk
Brooklyn CB13: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Toll in Flesh and Bone
A woman crosses Cropsey Avenue. She is 95. A cargo van turns left. She does not make it to the other side. Her home health aide survives, but Mayya Gil is gone. The driver is not charged. Her daughter says, “She was a very active lady.” The street does not care. The city moves on.
In the last twelve months, one person died and 422 were injured on these streets. Three were left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. Children are not spared. One child died. Thirty-nine more were hurt. The numbers do not bleed, but the people behind them do.
Who Pays the Price
Cars and SUVs did most of the damage. In three years, they killed two, left two with serious injuries, and caused 78 moderate injuries. Trucks and buses hurt seven, leaving one with life-changing wounds. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes are not blameless, but their toll is smaller. The street is a gauntlet for the old, the young, anyone on foot or two wheels.
The city counts the bodies. It counts the broken bones. It counts the days until the next crash. But the counting does not stop the dying.
What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done
Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They tout new speed limits, more cameras, and intersection redesigns. But the work is slow. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program lapsed. The city can now lower speed limits to 20 mph, but has not done so everywhere. Each delay is another risk. Each day without action is another family waiting for a call that never should come.
Mayya Gil’s family remembers her as a pillar of the community. “She was the kindest, most generous person I’ve ever met,” her granddaughter said. The driver who killed her walked away.
The Next Step Is Yours
This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand cameras that never go dark. Demand streets where the old and the young can cross and come home. Do not wait for another name to become a number. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock, New York Post, Published 2025-04-30
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB13 Brooklyn Community Board 13 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 60, District 47, AD 46, SD 23.
It contains Gravesend (South), Coney Island-Sea Gate, Brighton Beach, Calvert Vaux Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 13
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Driver Distraction Crash▸A 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after a collision involving driver distraction. The bike struck the right side of another vehicle. The rider was not wearing safety gear.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn. The collision involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle traveling westbound. The bicyclist was struck on the right side doors, sustaining injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The crash occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead. Driver distraction was the key error leading to the crash.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516176,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Sedan Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian Brooklyn▸A 73-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a backing sedan in Brooklyn. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s center back end while reversing.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford sedan backed into her on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the collision occurred. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver was reversing at the time. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from the driver. The pedestrian’s contributing factors include unspecified errors and confusion. The driver was licensed and traveling south before backing. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515402,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Inexperienced Driver Overturns Sedan on Belt Parkway▸A 21-year-old male driver overturned his sedan on Belt Parkway. He suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver traveling east on Belt Parkway overturned his 2010 Honda sedan. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530503,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Two Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway▸Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Belt Parkway. The rear driver followed too closely and struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The 25-year-old male driver of the rear sedan was injured, suffering contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles had damage to their center front and back ends respectively. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498322,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Two Sedans Collide on Cass Place▸Two sedans crashed on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left side doors of the other. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, traveling south, struck the second vehicle, traveling west, impacting its left side doors. The driver of the first sedan sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors without further specification. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were damaged at the points of impact, with the first sedan's right front bumper and the second sedan's left side doors affected.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497499,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
2Sedan Hits Two Pedestrians on Neptune Avenue▸A sedan struck two men crossing Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered head and hip injuries. The driver was distracted. The crash left the pedestrians in shock with minor bleeding and visible trauma. The vehicle’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue hit two male pedestrians, ages 53 and 40, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both pedestrians sustained injuries: one suffered head trauma with minor bleeding, the other injured his hip and upper leg. Both were in shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496535,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Brighton 6 Street near Neptune Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Brighton 6 Street made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. The driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493707,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Mermaid Avenue▸A 38-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on Mermaid Avenue. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and aggressive.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Mermaid Avenue while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The collision involved a single SUV traveling west, which struck her with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the impact. No other contributing factors such as victim fault or safety equipment were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493096,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492002,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
A 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries after a collision involving driver distraction. The bike struck the right side of another vehicle. The rider was not wearing safety gear.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn. The collision involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle traveling westbound. The bicyclist was struck on the right side doors, sustaining injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The crash occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead. Driver distraction was the key error leading to the crash.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18
Sedan Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian Brooklyn▸A 73-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a backing sedan in Brooklyn. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s center back end while reversing.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford sedan backed into her on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the collision occurred. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver was reversing at the time. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from the driver. The pedestrian’s contributing factors include unspecified errors and confusion. The driver was licensed and traveling south before backing. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515402,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Inexperienced Driver Overturns Sedan on Belt Parkway▸A 21-year-old male driver overturned his sedan on Belt Parkway. He suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver traveling east on Belt Parkway overturned his 2010 Honda sedan. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530503,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Two Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway▸Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Belt Parkway. The rear driver followed too closely and struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The 25-year-old male driver of the rear sedan was injured, suffering contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles had damage to their center front and back ends respectively. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498322,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Two Sedans Collide on Cass Place▸Two sedans crashed on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left side doors of the other. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, traveling south, struck the second vehicle, traveling west, impacting its left side doors. The driver of the first sedan sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors without further specification. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were damaged at the points of impact, with the first sedan's right front bumper and the second sedan's left side doors affected.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497499,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
2Sedan Hits Two Pedestrians on Neptune Avenue▸A sedan struck two men crossing Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered head and hip injuries. The driver was distracted. The crash left the pedestrians in shock with minor bleeding and visible trauma. The vehicle’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue hit two male pedestrians, ages 53 and 40, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both pedestrians sustained injuries: one suffered head trauma with minor bleeding, the other injured his hip and upper leg. Both were in shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496535,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Brighton 6 Street near Neptune Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Brighton 6 Street made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. The driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493707,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Mermaid Avenue▸A 38-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on Mermaid Avenue. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and aggressive.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Mermaid Avenue while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The collision involved a single SUV traveling west, which struck her with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the impact. No other contributing factors such as victim fault or safety equipment were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493096,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492002,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
A 73-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a backing sedan in Brooklyn. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s center back end while reversing.
According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford sedan backed into her on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the collision occurred. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver was reversing at the time. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from the driver. The pedestrian’s contributing factors include unspecified errors and confusion. The driver was licensed and traveling south before backing. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18
Inexperienced Driver Overturns Sedan on Belt Parkway▸A 21-year-old male driver overturned his sedan on Belt Parkway. He suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver traveling east on Belt Parkway overturned his 2010 Honda sedan. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530503,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Two Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway▸Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Belt Parkway. The rear driver followed too closely and struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The 25-year-old male driver of the rear sedan was injured, suffering contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles had damage to their center front and back ends respectively. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498322,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Two Sedans Collide on Cass Place▸Two sedans crashed on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left side doors of the other. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, traveling south, struck the second vehicle, traveling west, impacting its left side doors. The driver of the first sedan sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors without further specification. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were damaged at the points of impact, with the first sedan's right front bumper and the second sedan's left side doors affected.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497499,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
2Sedan Hits Two Pedestrians on Neptune Avenue▸A sedan struck two men crossing Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered head and hip injuries. The driver was distracted. The crash left the pedestrians in shock with minor bleeding and visible trauma. The vehicle’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue hit two male pedestrians, ages 53 and 40, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both pedestrians sustained injuries: one suffered head trauma with minor bleeding, the other injured his hip and upper leg. Both were in shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496535,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Brighton 6 Street near Neptune Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Brighton 6 Street made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. The driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493707,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Mermaid Avenue▸A 38-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on Mermaid Avenue. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and aggressive.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Mermaid Avenue while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The collision involved a single SUV traveling west, which struck her with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the impact. No other contributing factors such as victim fault or safety equipment were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493096,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492002,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
A 21-year-old male driver overturned his sedan on Belt Parkway. He suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver traveling east on Belt Parkway overturned his 2010 Honda sedan. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18
Two Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway▸Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Belt Parkway. The rear driver followed too closely and struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The 25-year-old male driver of the rear sedan was injured, suffering contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles had damage to their center front and back ends respectively. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498322,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Two Sedans Collide on Cass Place▸Two sedans crashed on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left side doors of the other. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, traveling south, struck the second vehicle, traveling west, impacting its left side doors. The driver of the first sedan sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors without further specification. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were damaged at the points of impact, with the first sedan's right front bumper and the second sedan's left side doors affected.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497499,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
2Sedan Hits Two Pedestrians on Neptune Avenue▸A sedan struck two men crossing Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered head and hip injuries. The driver was distracted. The crash left the pedestrians in shock with minor bleeding and visible trauma. The vehicle’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue hit two male pedestrians, ages 53 and 40, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both pedestrians sustained injuries: one suffered head trauma with minor bleeding, the other injured his hip and upper leg. Both were in shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496535,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Brighton 6 Street near Neptune Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Brighton 6 Street made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. The driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493707,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Mermaid Avenue▸A 38-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on Mermaid Avenue. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and aggressive.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Mermaid Avenue while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The collision involved a single SUV traveling west, which struck her with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the impact. No other contributing factors such as victim fault or safety equipment were noted.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493096,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492002,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Belt Parkway. The rear driver followed too closely and struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The 25-year-old male driver of the rear sedan was injured, suffering contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles had damage to their center front and back ends respectively. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18
Two Sedans Collide on Cass Place▸Two sedans crashed on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left side doors of the other. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, traveling south, struck the second vehicle, traveling west, impacting its left side doors. The driver of the first sedan sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors without further specification. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were damaged at the points of impact, with the first sedan's right front bumper and the second sedan's left side doors affected.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497499,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
2Sedan Hits Two Pedestrians on Neptune Avenue▸A sedan struck two men crossing Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered head and hip injuries. The driver was distracted. The crash left the pedestrians in shock with minor bleeding and visible trauma. The vehicle’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue hit two male pedestrians, ages 53 and 40, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both pedestrians sustained injuries: one suffered head trauma with minor bleeding, the other injured his hip and upper leg. Both were in shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496535,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Brighton 6 Street near Neptune Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Brighton 6 Street made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. The driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493707,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Mermaid Avenue▸A 38-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on Mermaid Avenue. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and aggressive.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Mermaid Avenue while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The collision involved a single SUV traveling west, which struck her with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the impact. No other contributing factors such as victim fault or safety equipment were noted.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493096,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492002,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Two sedans crashed on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left side doors of the other. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, traveling south, struck the second vehicle, traveling west, impacting its left side doors. The driver of the first sedan sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors without further specification. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were damaged at the points of impact, with the first sedan's right front bumper and the second sedan's left side doors affected.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18
2Sedan Hits Two Pedestrians on Neptune Avenue▸A sedan struck two men crossing Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered head and hip injuries. The driver was distracted. The crash left the pedestrians in shock with minor bleeding and visible trauma. The vehicle’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue hit two male pedestrians, ages 53 and 40, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both pedestrians sustained injuries: one suffered head trauma with minor bleeding, the other injured his hip and upper leg. Both were in shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496535,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Brighton 6 Street near Neptune Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Brighton 6 Street made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. The driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493707,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Mermaid Avenue▸A 38-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on Mermaid Avenue. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and aggressive.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Mermaid Avenue while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The collision involved a single SUV traveling west, which struck her with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the impact. No other contributing factors such as victim fault or safety equipment were noted.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493096,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492002,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
A sedan struck two men crossing Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered head and hip injuries. The driver was distracted. The crash left the pedestrians in shock with minor bleeding and visible trauma. The vehicle’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue hit two male pedestrians, ages 53 and 40, crossing without a signal or crosswalk. Both pedestrians sustained injuries: one suffered head trauma with minor bleeding, the other injured his hip and upper leg. Both were in shock. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Brighton 6 Street near Neptune Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Brighton 6 Street made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. The driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493707,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Mermaid Avenue▸A 38-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on Mermaid Avenue. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and aggressive.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Mermaid Avenue while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The collision involved a single SUV traveling west, which struck her with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the impact. No other contributing factors such as victim fault or safety equipment were noted.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493096,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492002,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Brighton 6 Street near Neptune Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Brighton 6 Street made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. The driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Mermaid Avenue▸A 38-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on Mermaid Avenue. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and aggressive.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Mermaid Avenue while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The collision involved a single SUV traveling west, which struck her with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the impact. No other contributing factors such as victim fault or safety equipment were noted.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493096,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492002,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
A 38-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle on Mermaid Avenue. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and aggressive.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Mermaid Avenue while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The collision involved a single SUV traveling west, which struck her with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the impact. No other contributing factors such as victim fault or safety equipment were noted.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18
Chevy Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492002,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-18
A Chevy sedan struck a man crossing Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue. The car hit him head-on. His head was crushed. He died beneath the vehicle. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh. Another life ended by traffic.
A 45-year-old man was killed when a northbound Chevy sedan struck him head-on on Ocean Parkway near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man, 45, stepped into the road. A northbound Chevy struck him head-on. Head crushed. Organs torn. He died there, beneath the undercarriage, where the metal met flesh and the night held its breath.' The pedestrian died at the scene from severe head and internal injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18