About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 7
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 4
▸ Concussion 13
▸ Whiplash 75
▸ Contusion/Bruise 126
▸ Abrasion 50
▸ Pain/Nausea 51
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 313
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 180 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Chrys Suburban (LFB3893) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Dodge Suburban (KMG9982) – 131 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock, New York Post, Published 2025-04-30
Other Representatives
District 46
2002 Mermaid Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11224
Room 529, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 47
1915 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-0954
250 Broadway, Suite 1826, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7363
District 23
2875 W. 8th St. Unit #3, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Room 617, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ 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
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Surf Avenue▸Feb 1 - A sedan made a left turn on Surf Avenue and hit an 80-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 2021 Kia sedan traveling north on Surf Avenue made a left turn and struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing lawfully when the collision occurred.
31
Sedan Makes U-Turn, Injures Bicyclist▸Jan 31 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound bicyclist on Stillwell Avenue. The 20-year-old cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Stillwell Avenue made a U-turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. No damage was reported to the sedan.
28
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Neptune Avenue▸Jan 28 - An 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Neptune Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal. She was struck by a 2019 SUV making a right turn westbound. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors were noted.
27
85-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in SUV Left Turn▸Jan 27 - An 85-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Brighton 1 Street. The SUV made a left turn, hitting him with its left front bumper. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Brighton 1 Street. The driver of a 2008 Honda SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection or other safety equipment was noted. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling south at the time of the crash.
26
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Jan 26 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan and bike were both traveling west when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.
25
SUV Starting from Parking Hits Sedan’s Right Side▸Jan 25 - An SUV pulled out from parking and struck the right side of a sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver and an 8-year-old male passenger suffered facial and back injuries. Both were restrained and taken in shock.
According to the police report, an SUV was starting from parking when it collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling straight ahead east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 31-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old male rear passenger. Both occupants were injured, suffering facial and back injuries, and experienced shock. They were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the sedan’s right side doors were damaged. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any helmet or signaling issues.
25
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Passenger▸Jan 25 - SUV and sedan slammed together on Mermaid Avenue. A woman riding up front took the hit. She left with back pain and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan heading east and an SUV heading south collided at Mermaid Avenue and West 21 Street in Brooklyn. The crash struck the sedan's left front and the SUV's right front. A 55-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24A 602
Brook-Krasny votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
20
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Emerging From Parked Car▸Jan 20 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered an upper arm contusion. The driver’s car showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on West 25 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury. The driver, a licensed male from Delaware, was traveling southbound in a 2017 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, but the car sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.
20
Brannan Condemns Insurance Plan Amid Traffic Safety Failures▸Jan 20 - Norman Fruchter, education reformer, died after a driver reversed into him at a crosswalk-less Bay Ridge intersection. The driver stayed. No charges. A vigil drew family, officials, and anger. Fruchter’s wife was killed by a reckless driver in 1997. Grief, outrage, no justice.
On January 4, 2023, Norman Fruchter was struck and killed by a reversing driver at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace in Council District 47. The intersection lacked a pedestrian crosswalk. Council Member Justin Brannan attended the vigil and tweeted, 'Confronting traffic violence also means taking personal responsibility [and] safe driving habits. It will take all of us.' The driver remained at the scene but faced no charges. Fruchter’s son Lev condemned the New York Automobile Insurance Plan for letting dangerous drivers stay insured. Community leaders, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, joined in mourning and frustration. Fruchter’s wife Rachel was also killed by a reckless driver in 1997, a tragedy that helped spark Vision Zero. Nearly three decades later, traffic laws remain weak. No systemic change. Vulnerable road users still pay the price.
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Education reform leader remembered after being killed by traffic violence,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-01-20
19
Sedan and SUV Collide on Avenue Y▸Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
30
Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
20
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
16
Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
9
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
3
Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
1
Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Feb 1 - A sedan made a left turn on Surf Avenue and hit an 80-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 2021 Kia sedan traveling north on Surf Avenue made a left turn and struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing lawfully when the collision occurred.
31
Sedan Makes U-Turn, Injures Bicyclist▸Jan 31 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound bicyclist on Stillwell Avenue. The 20-year-old cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Stillwell Avenue made a U-turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. No damage was reported to the sedan.
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83-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Neptune Avenue▸Jan 28 - An 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Neptune Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal. She was struck by a 2019 SUV making a right turn westbound. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors were noted.
27
85-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in SUV Left Turn▸Jan 27 - An 85-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Brighton 1 Street. The SUV made a left turn, hitting him with its left front bumper. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Brighton 1 Street. The driver of a 2008 Honda SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection or other safety equipment was noted. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling south at the time of the crash.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Jan 26 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan and bike were both traveling west when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.
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SUV Starting from Parking Hits Sedan’s Right Side▸Jan 25 - An SUV pulled out from parking and struck the right side of a sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver and an 8-year-old male passenger suffered facial and back injuries. Both were restrained and taken in shock.
According to the police report, an SUV was starting from parking when it collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling straight ahead east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 31-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old male rear passenger. Both occupants were injured, suffering facial and back injuries, and experienced shock. They were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the sedan’s right side doors were damaged. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any helmet or signaling issues.
25
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Passenger▸Jan 25 - SUV and sedan slammed together on Mermaid Avenue. A woman riding up front took the hit. She left with back pain and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan heading east and an SUV heading south collided at Mermaid Avenue and West 21 Street in Brooklyn. The crash struck the sedan's left front and the SUV's right front. A 55-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24A 602
Brook-Krasny votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
20
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Emerging From Parked Car▸Jan 20 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered an upper arm contusion. The driver’s car showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on West 25 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury. The driver, a licensed male from Delaware, was traveling southbound in a 2017 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, but the car sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.
20
Brannan Condemns Insurance Plan Amid Traffic Safety Failures▸Jan 20 - Norman Fruchter, education reformer, died after a driver reversed into him at a crosswalk-less Bay Ridge intersection. The driver stayed. No charges. A vigil drew family, officials, and anger. Fruchter’s wife was killed by a reckless driver in 1997. Grief, outrage, no justice.
On January 4, 2023, Norman Fruchter was struck and killed by a reversing driver at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace in Council District 47. The intersection lacked a pedestrian crosswalk. Council Member Justin Brannan attended the vigil and tweeted, 'Confronting traffic violence also means taking personal responsibility [and] safe driving habits. It will take all of us.' The driver remained at the scene but faced no charges. Fruchter’s son Lev condemned the New York Automobile Insurance Plan for letting dangerous drivers stay insured. Community leaders, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, joined in mourning and frustration. Fruchter’s wife Rachel was also killed by a reckless driver in 1997, a tragedy that helped spark Vision Zero. Nearly three decades later, traffic laws remain weak. No systemic change. Vulnerable road users still pay the price.
-
Education reform leader remembered after being killed by traffic violence,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-01-20
19
Sedan and SUV Collide on Avenue Y▸Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
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Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Jan 31 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound bicyclist on Stillwell Avenue. The 20-year-old cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Stillwell Avenue made a U-turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. No damage was reported to the sedan.
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83-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Neptune Avenue▸Jan 28 - An 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Neptune Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal. She was struck by a 2019 SUV making a right turn westbound. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors were noted.
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85-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in SUV Left Turn▸Jan 27 - An 85-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Brighton 1 Street. The SUV made a left turn, hitting him with its left front bumper. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Brighton 1 Street. The driver of a 2008 Honda SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection or other safety equipment was noted. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling south at the time of the crash.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Jan 26 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan and bike were both traveling west when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.
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SUV Starting from Parking Hits Sedan’s Right Side▸Jan 25 - An SUV pulled out from parking and struck the right side of a sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver and an 8-year-old male passenger suffered facial and back injuries. Both were restrained and taken in shock.
According to the police report, an SUV was starting from parking when it collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling straight ahead east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 31-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old male rear passenger. Both occupants were injured, suffering facial and back injuries, and experienced shock. They were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the sedan’s right side doors were damaged. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any helmet or signaling issues.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Passenger▸Jan 25 - SUV and sedan slammed together on Mermaid Avenue. A woman riding up front took the hit. She left with back pain and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan heading east and an SUV heading south collided at Mermaid Avenue and West 21 Street in Brooklyn. The crash struck the sedan's left front and the SUV's right front. A 55-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24A 602
Brook-Krasny votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Emerging From Parked Car▸Jan 20 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered an upper arm contusion. The driver’s car showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on West 25 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury. The driver, a licensed male from Delaware, was traveling southbound in a 2017 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, but the car sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.
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Brannan Condemns Insurance Plan Amid Traffic Safety Failures▸Jan 20 - Norman Fruchter, education reformer, died after a driver reversed into him at a crosswalk-less Bay Ridge intersection. The driver stayed. No charges. A vigil drew family, officials, and anger. Fruchter’s wife was killed by a reckless driver in 1997. Grief, outrage, no justice.
On January 4, 2023, Norman Fruchter was struck and killed by a reversing driver at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace in Council District 47. The intersection lacked a pedestrian crosswalk. Council Member Justin Brannan attended the vigil and tweeted, 'Confronting traffic violence also means taking personal responsibility [and] safe driving habits. It will take all of us.' The driver remained at the scene but faced no charges. Fruchter’s son Lev condemned the New York Automobile Insurance Plan for letting dangerous drivers stay insured. Community leaders, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, joined in mourning and frustration. Fruchter’s wife Rachel was also killed by a reckless driver in 1997, a tragedy that helped spark Vision Zero. Nearly three decades later, traffic laws remain weak. No systemic change. Vulnerable road users still pay the price.
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Education reform leader remembered after being killed by traffic violence,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-01-20
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Sedan and SUV Collide on Avenue Y▸Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
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Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Jan 28 - An 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Neptune Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal. She was struck by a 2019 SUV making a right turn westbound. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors were noted.
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85-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in SUV Left Turn▸Jan 27 - An 85-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Brighton 1 Street. The SUV made a left turn, hitting him with its left front bumper. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Brighton 1 Street. The driver of a 2008 Honda SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection or other safety equipment was noted. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling south at the time of the crash.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Jan 26 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan and bike were both traveling west when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.
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SUV Starting from Parking Hits Sedan’s Right Side▸Jan 25 - An SUV pulled out from parking and struck the right side of a sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver and an 8-year-old male passenger suffered facial and back injuries. Both were restrained and taken in shock.
According to the police report, an SUV was starting from parking when it collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling straight ahead east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 31-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old male rear passenger. Both occupants were injured, suffering facial and back injuries, and experienced shock. They were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the sedan’s right side doors were damaged. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any helmet or signaling issues.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Passenger▸Jan 25 - SUV and sedan slammed together on Mermaid Avenue. A woman riding up front took the hit. She left with back pain and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan heading east and an SUV heading south collided at Mermaid Avenue and West 21 Street in Brooklyn. The crash struck the sedan's left front and the SUV's right front. A 55-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24A 602
Brook-Krasny votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Emerging From Parked Car▸Jan 20 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered an upper arm contusion. The driver’s car showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on West 25 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury. The driver, a licensed male from Delaware, was traveling southbound in a 2017 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, but the car sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.
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Brannan Condemns Insurance Plan Amid Traffic Safety Failures▸Jan 20 - Norman Fruchter, education reformer, died after a driver reversed into him at a crosswalk-less Bay Ridge intersection. The driver stayed. No charges. A vigil drew family, officials, and anger. Fruchter’s wife was killed by a reckless driver in 1997. Grief, outrage, no justice.
On January 4, 2023, Norman Fruchter was struck and killed by a reversing driver at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace in Council District 47. The intersection lacked a pedestrian crosswalk. Council Member Justin Brannan attended the vigil and tweeted, 'Confronting traffic violence also means taking personal responsibility [and] safe driving habits. It will take all of us.' The driver remained at the scene but faced no charges. Fruchter’s son Lev condemned the New York Automobile Insurance Plan for letting dangerous drivers stay insured. Community leaders, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, joined in mourning and frustration. Fruchter’s wife Rachel was also killed by a reckless driver in 1997, a tragedy that helped spark Vision Zero. Nearly three decades later, traffic laws remain weak. No systemic change. Vulnerable road users still pay the price.
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Education reform leader remembered after being killed by traffic violence,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-01-20
19
Sedan and SUV Collide on Avenue Y▸Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
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Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Jan 27 - An 85-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Brighton 1 Street. The SUV made a left turn, hitting him with its left front bumper. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.
According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Brighton 1 Street. The driver of a 2008 Honda SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection or other safety equipment was noted. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling south at the time of the crash.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Jan 26 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan and bike were both traveling west when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.
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SUV Starting from Parking Hits Sedan’s Right Side▸Jan 25 - An SUV pulled out from parking and struck the right side of a sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver and an 8-year-old male passenger suffered facial and back injuries. Both were restrained and taken in shock.
According to the police report, an SUV was starting from parking when it collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling straight ahead east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 31-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old male rear passenger. Both occupants were injured, suffering facial and back injuries, and experienced shock. They were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the sedan’s right side doors were damaged. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any helmet or signaling issues.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Passenger▸Jan 25 - SUV and sedan slammed together on Mermaid Avenue. A woman riding up front took the hit. She left with back pain and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan heading east and an SUV heading south collided at Mermaid Avenue and West 21 Street in Brooklyn. The crash struck the sedan's left front and the SUV's right front. A 55-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24A 602
Brook-Krasny votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Emerging From Parked Car▸Jan 20 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered an upper arm contusion. The driver’s car showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on West 25 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury. The driver, a licensed male from Delaware, was traveling southbound in a 2017 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, but the car sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.
20
Brannan Condemns Insurance Plan Amid Traffic Safety Failures▸Jan 20 - Norman Fruchter, education reformer, died after a driver reversed into him at a crosswalk-less Bay Ridge intersection. The driver stayed. No charges. A vigil drew family, officials, and anger. Fruchter’s wife was killed by a reckless driver in 1997. Grief, outrage, no justice.
On January 4, 2023, Norman Fruchter was struck and killed by a reversing driver at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace in Council District 47. The intersection lacked a pedestrian crosswalk. Council Member Justin Brannan attended the vigil and tweeted, 'Confronting traffic violence also means taking personal responsibility [and] safe driving habits. It will take all of us.' The driver remained at the scene but faced no charges. Fruchter’s son Lev condemned the New York Automobile Insurance Plan for letting dangerous drivers stay insured. Community leaders, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, joined in mourning and frustration. Fruchter’s wife Rachel was also killed by a reckless driver in 1997, a tragedy that helped spark Vision Zero. Nearly three decades later, traffic laws remain weak. No systemic change. Vulnerable road users still pay the price.
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Education reform leader remembered after being killed by traffic violence,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-01-20
19
Sedan and SUV Collide on Avenue Y▸Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
20
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
16
Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Jan 26 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan and bike were both traveling west when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Avenue Z near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.
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SUV Starting from Parking Hits Sedan’s Right Side▸Jan 25 - An SUV pulled out from parking and struck the right side of a sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver and an 8-year-old male passenger suffered facial and back injuries. Both were restrained and taken in shock.
According to the police report, an SUV was starting from parking when it collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling straight ahead east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 31-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old male rear passenger. Both occupants were injured, suffering facial and back injuries, and experienced shock. They were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the sedan’s right side doors were damaged. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any helmet or signaling issues.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Passenger▸Jan 25 - SUV and sedan slammed together on Mermaid Avenue. A woman riding up front took the hit. She left with back pain and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan heading east and an SUV heading south collided at Mermaid Avenue and West 21 Street in Brooklyn. The crash struck the sedan's left front and the SUV's right front. A 55-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24A 602
Brook-Krasny votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Emerging From Parked Car▸Jan 20 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered an upper arm contusion. The driver’s car showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on West 25 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury. The driver, a licensed male from Delaware, was traveling southbound in a 2017 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, but the car sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.
20
Brannan Condemns Insurance Plan Amid Traffic Safety Failures▸Jan 20 - Norman Fruchter, education reformer, died after a driver reversed into him at a crosswalk-less Bay Ridge intersection. The driver stayed. No charges. A vigil drew family, officials, and anger. Fruchter’s wife was killed by a reckless driver in 1997. Grief, outrage, no justice.
On January 4, 2023, Norman Fruchter was struck and killed by a reversing driver at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace in Council District 47. The intersection lacked a pedestrian crosswalk. Council Member Justin Brannan attended the vigil and tweeted, 'Confronting traffic violence also means taking personal responsibility [and] safe driving habits. It will take all of us.' The driver remained at the scene but faced no charges. Fruchter’s son Lev condemned the New York Automobile Insurance Plan for letting dangerous drivers stay insured. Community leaders, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, joined in mourning and frustration. Fruchter’s wife Rachel was also killed by a reckless driver in 1997, a tragedy that helped spark Vision Zero. Nearly three decades later, traffic laws remain weak. No systemic change. Vulnerable road users still pay the price.
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Education reform leader remembered after being killed by traffic violence,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-01-20
19
Sedan and SUV Collide on Avenue Y▸Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
16
Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
9
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
3
Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Jan 25 - An SUV pulled out from parking and struck the right side of a sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver and an 8-year-old male passenger suffered facial and back injuries. Both were restrained and taken in shock.
According to the police report, an SUV was starting from parking when it collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling straight ahead east on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 31-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old male rear passenger. Both occupants were injured, suffering facial and back injuries, and experienced shock. They were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV sustained center front end damage, and the sedan’s right side doors were damaged. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any helmet or signaling issues.
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Passenger▸Jan 25 - SUV and sedan slammed together on Mermaid Avenue. A woman riding up front took the hit. She left with back pain and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan heading east and an SUV heading south collided at Mermaid Avenue and West 21 Street in Brooklyn. The crash struck the sedan's left front and the SUV's right front. A 55-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24A 602
Brook-Krasny votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Emerging From Parked Car▸Jan 20 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered an upper arm contusion. The driver’s car showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on West 25 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury. The driver, a licensed male from Delaware, was traveling southbound in a 2017 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, but the car sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.
20
Brannan Condemns Insurance Plan Amid Traffic Safety Failures▸Jan 20 - Norman Fruchter, education reformer, died after a driver reversed into him at a crosswalk-less Bay Ridge intersection. The driver stayed. No charges. A vigil drew family, officials, and anger. Fruchter’s wife was killed by a reckless driver in 1997. Grief, outrage, no justice.
On January 4, 2023, Norman Fruchter was struck and killed by a reversing driver at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace in Council District 47. The intersection lacked a pedestrian crosswalk. Council Member Justin Brannan attended the vigil and tweeted, 'Confronting traffic violence also means taking personal responsibility [and] safe driving habits. It will take all of us.' The driver remained at the scene but faced no charges. Fruchter’s son Lev condemned the New York Automobile Insurance Plan for letting dangerous drivers stay insured. Community leaders, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, joined in mourning and frustration. Fruchter’s wife Rachel was also killed by a reckless driver in 1997, a tragedy that helped spark Vision Zero. Nearly three decades later, traffic laws remain weak. No systemic change. Vulnerable road users still pay the price.
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Education reform leader remembered after being killed by traffic violence,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-01-20
19
Sedan and SUV Collide on Avenue Y▸Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
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Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
9
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
3
Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Jan 25 - SUV and sedan slammed together on Mermaid Avenue. A woman riding up front took the hit. She left with back pain and whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan heading east and an SUV heading south collided at Mermaid Avenue and West 21 Street in Brooklyn. The crash struck the sedan's left front and the SUV's right front. A 55-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
24A 602
Brook-Krasny votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
20
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Emerging From Parked Car▸Jan 20 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered an upper arm contusion. The driver’s car showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on West 25 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury. The driver, a licensed male from Delaware, was traveling southbound in a 2017 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, but the car sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.
20
Brannan Condemns Insurance Plan Amid Traffic Safety Failures▸Jan 20 - Norman Fruchter, education reformer, died after a driver reversed into him at a crosswalk-less Bay Ridge intersection. The driver stayed. No charges. A vigil drew family, officials, and anger. Fruchter’s wife was killed by a reckless driver in 1997. Grief, outrage, no justice.
On January 4, 2023, Norman Fruchter was struck and killed by a reversing driver at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace in Council District 47. The intersection lacked a pedestrian crosswalk. Council Member Justin Brannan attended the vigil and tweeted, 'Confronting traffic violence also means taking personal responsibility [and] safe driving habits. It will take all of us.' The driver remained at the scene but faced no charges. Fruchter’s son Lev condemned the New York Automobile Insurance Plan for letting dangerous drivers stay insured. Community leaders, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, joined in mourning and frustration. Fruchter’s wife Rachel was also killed by a reckless driver in 1997, a tragedy that helped spark Vision Zero. Nearly three decades later, traffic laws remain weak. No systemic change. Vulnerable road users still pay the price.
-
Education reform leader remembered after being killed by traffic violence,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-01-20
19
Sedan and SUV Collide on Avenue Y▸Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
30
Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
20
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
16
Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
9
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
3
Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
1
Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Emerging From Parked Car▸Jan 20 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered an upper arm contusion. The driver’s car showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on West 25 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury. The driver, a licensed male from Delaware, was traveling southbound in a 2017 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, but the car sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.
20
Brannan Condemns Insurance Plan Amid Traffic Safety Failures▸Jan 20 - Norman Fruchter, education reformer, died after a driver reversed into him at a crosswalk-less Bay Ridge intersection. The driver stayed. No charges. A vigil drew family, officials, and anger. Fruchter’s wife was killed by a reckless driver in 1997. Grief, outrage, no justice.
On January 4, 2023, Norman Fruchter was struck and killed by a reversing driver at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace in Council District 47. The intersection lacked a pedestrian crosswalk. Council Member Justin Brannan attended the vigil and tweeted, 'Confronting traffic violence also means taking personal responsibility [and] safe driving habits. It will take all of us.' The driver remained at the scene but faced no charges. Fruchter’s son Lev condemned the New York Automobile Insurance Plan for letting dangerous drivers stay insured. Community leaders, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, joined in mourning and frustration. Fruchter’s wife Rachel was also killed by a reckless driver in 1997, a tragedy that helped spark Vision Zero. Nearly three decades later, traffic laws remain weak. No systemic change. Vulnerable road users still pay the price.
-
Education reform leader remembered after being killed by traffic violence,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-01-20
19
Sedan and SUV Collide on Avenue Y▸Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
30
Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
20
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
16
Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
15
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Jan 20 - A 12-year-old girl was struck by a southbound sedan on West 25 Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from in front of a parked vehicle and suffered an upper arm contusion. The driver’s car showed no damage. The child was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on West 25 Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury. The driver, a licensed male from Delaware, was traveling southbound in a 2017 Dodge sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, but the car sustained no damage. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.
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Brannan Condemns Insurance Plan Amid Traffic Safety Failures▸Jan 20 - Norman Fruchter, education reformer, died after a driver reversed into him at a crosswalk-less Bay Ridge intersection. The driver stayed. No charges. A vigil drew family, officials, and anger. Fruchter’s wife was killed by a reckless driver in 1997. Grief, outrage, no justice.
On January 4, 2023, Norman Fruchter was struck and killed by a reversing driver at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace in Council District 47. The intersection lacked a pedestrian crosswalk. Council Member Justin Brannan attended the vigil and tweeted, 'Confronting traffic violence also means taking personal responsibility [and] safe driving habits. It will take all of us.' The driver remained at the scene but faced no charges. Fruchter’s son Lev condemned the New York Automobile Insurance Plan for letting dangerous drivers stay insured. Community leaders, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, joined in mourning and frustration. Fruchter’s wife Rachel was also killed by a reckless driver in 1997, a tragedy that helped spark Vision Zero. Nearly three decades later, traffic laws remain weak. No systemic change. Vulnerable road users still pay the price.
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Education reform leader remembered after being killed by traffic violence,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2023-01-20
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Sedan and SUV Collide on Avenue Y▸Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
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Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Jan 20 - Norman Fruchter, education reformer, died after a driver reversed into him at a crosswalk-less Bay Ridge intersection. The driver stayed. No charges. A vigil drew family, officials, and anger. Fruchter’s wife was killed by a reckless driver in 1997. Grief, outrage, no justice.
On January 4, 2023, Norman Fruchter was struck and killed by a reversing driver at 68th Street and Bliss Terrace in Council District 47. The intersection lacked a pedestrian crosswalk. Council Member Justin Brannan attended the vigil and tweeted, 'Confronting traffic violence also means taking personal responsibility [and] safe driving habits. It will take all of us.' The driver remained at the scene but faced no charges. Fruchter’s son Lev condemned the New York Automobile Insurance Plan for letting dangerous drivers stay insured. Community leaders, including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, joined in mourning and frustration. Fruchter’s wife Rachel was also killed by a reckless driver in 1997, a tragedy that helped spark Vision Zero. Nearly three decades later, traffic laws remain weak. No systemic change. Vulnerable road users still pay the price.
- Education reform leader remembered after being killed by traffic violence, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2023-01-20
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Sedan and SUV Collide on Avenue Y▸Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
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Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Jan 19 - A sedan traveling north struck an SUV moving east on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 68, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue Y in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and an eastbound SUV. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Sedan Northbound▸Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
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Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Jan 15 - A 65-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after an SUV made an improper left turn and hit a sedan traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained and in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan's 65-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining facial wounds and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. No other occupants were involved, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was in shock at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
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Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Dec 30 - Two sedans crashed on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles sustained front and overturned damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2017 Kia sedan merging westbound, struck the left front bumper of the second vehicle, a 2015 Jeep sedan traveling northbound, which overturned. A 19-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured, sustaining a neck contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The Kia driver was distracted while merging, leading to the collision. The Jeep overturned from the impact. No other contributing factors were noted.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
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Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Dec 20 - A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 26 Avenue. He was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 26 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2016 Porsche SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.
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Two SUVs Collide on Stillwell Avenue▸Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Dec 16 - Two SUVs crashed on Stillwell Avenue at night. One driver was making a left turn, the other stopped in traffic. The female driver suffered a head injury and incoherence. Both drivers were distracted. Impact was front-center on both vehicles.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stillwell Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman making a left turn, was injured with a head wound and incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The other driver was stopped in traffic. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No ejections occurred. The crash involved two licensed New York drivers operating SUVs traveling north and south. Driver distraction was the primary contributing factor.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Westbound Bicyclist▸Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Dec 15 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling west. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda SUV was making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing injury but no ejection. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Dec 9 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man crossing Surf Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck him with the right front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious but badly hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Collides During Unsafe Lane Change on Belt Parkway▸Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 8:15 p.m. A 46-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided when one driver changed lanes unsafely. The 46-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Pedestrian Hit by Sedan Turning Right▸Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Dec 1 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 86 Street at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Nissan sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was identified as female and licensed in New York. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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SUV Collides with Parked Sedan on Stillwell Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.
Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Steering failure was cited as a cause.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and trauma to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists steering failure as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, with damage focused on the left front bumper of the SUVs and the left side doors of the sedan.