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 10
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 15
▸ Whiplash 142
▸ Contusion/Bruise 134
▸ Abrasion 67
▸ Pain/Nausea 47
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 502
- 2022 White RAM Pickup (LFC3742) – 208 times • 5 in last 90d here
- 2023 Blue Chevrolet Pickup (LBJ6697) – 203 times • 8 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Mazda Suburban (LNG7028) – 130 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2019 Gray BMW Sedan (LUK2290) – 130 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2021 Blue RAM Pickup (KNU7823) – 121 times • 7 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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Staten Island Bleeds While Leaders Stall
Staten Island CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 6, 2025
The Numbers Do Not Lie
In the last twelve months, eight people died and over a thousand were hurt on the streets of Staten Island CB2. Ten suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The dead include children, elders, and workers. The living carry scars. Since 2022, there have been 11 deaths and 2,574 injuries in this district alone. The disaster moves slow, but it does not stop.
Recent Crashes: No End in Sight
Just last month, a 13-year-old boy was thrown from his moped and left with a shattered skull after colliding with an MTA bus at Castleton and Park Avenues. The crash happened just before dawn. The boy was left on the pavement, bleeding, while the bus driver and passengers walked away unscathed. Police said, “the moped went through a stop sign without stopping and hit the bus” (amNY). The investigation drags on. No arrests. No answers.
A week earlier, a 16-year-old riding an e-scooter died after colliding with a Hyundai Tucson. The police said only that he suffered head trauma. His name was Nacere Ellis. He will not see seventeen. The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is still reviewing the case (The Brooklyn Paper).
Pedestrians, cyclists, and children pay the price.
Leadership: Votes Against Safety
Local leaders have not met the moment. State Senator Andrew Lanza and Assembly Member Sam Pirozzolo both voted against renewing New York City’s school zone speed camera program—a tool proven to cut speeding and save lives (Streetsblog NYC). When asked about the confusion and carnage on Hylan Boulevard, Borough President Vito Fossella said, “That’s one accident every four days where somebody perhaps unwittingly thinks they must turn from the middle lane in order to make a right-hand turn” (amNY). The signs are unclear. The danger is not.
Bills that could force repeat speeders to slow down have stalled. The Stop Super Speeders Act would require the worst offenders to install speed-limiting devices (Open States). Local leaders have not delivered.
The Call: Demand Action Now
Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street. Call your council member. Call your state senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras at every school. Demand real consequences for repeat offenders. Do not wait for another child to die.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Staten Island CB2 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Staten Island CB2?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Staten Island CB2?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Teen Critically Hurt In Moped-Bus Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-08-05
- Teen Moped Rider Hit By MTA Bus, amny, Published 2025-08-05
- Teen E-Scooter Rider Killed In Crash, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-13
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- Confusing Bus Lane Signs Spur Crashes, amny, Published 2025-08-05
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
- Teen Critically Hurt In Moped-Bus Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-08-05
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Motorcyclist Dies In Staten Island K-Turn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-06
- City Will Rein in Speeding Staten Islanders with Hylan Boulevard ‘Road Diet’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-16
- State Senate votes to approve 24-hour speed cameras in NYC, amny.com, Published 2022-06-01
- State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01
Other Representatives
District 63
2090 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314
Room 531, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 50
130 Stuyvesant Place, 5th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-980-1017
250 Broadway, Suite 1553, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6965
District 24
3845 Richmond Ave. Suite 2A, Staten Island, NY 10312
Room 413, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Staten Island CB2 Staten Island Community Board 2 sits in Staten Island, Precinct 121, District 50, AD 63, SD 24.
It contains Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills, New Dorp-Midland Beach, Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights, New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis, Freshkills Park (North).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Staten Island Community Board 2
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Driver hits 22-year-old on Victory Boulevard▸Aug 30 - A driver hit a 22-year-old woman on Victory Boulevard at Goller Place. She suffered a knee/lower-leg/foot contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police logged the crash in Precinct 121 in Staten Island.
According to the police report, a driver struck a 22-year-old woman listed as a pedestrian at Victory Boulevard and Goller Place. She suffered a knee/lower-leg/foot contusion and was conscious at the scene. The involved vehicle is listed as Unspecified. The report records no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash is logged under collision ID 4838648 in NYPD Precinct 121 in Staten Island. The police file lists the scene location details.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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SUV Turns Right Into Motorcyclist on Hylan▸Aug 29 - The driver of an SUV turned right on Hylan Blvd and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 25-year-old rider was injured. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV, including a child.
The driver of an SUV making a right turn from Hylan Blvd at Hamden Ave collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV — three people, including a young child — and were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “contributing factors” were listed as Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police recorded right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the motorcycle. The listed driver errors placed the turning SUV into the rider’s path.
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Stopped SUV Rear-Ended on Travis Avenue▸Aug 28 - A driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on Travis Avenue. The 63-year-old male driver remained conscious with head pain and whiplash. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Police list no contributing factors in the report.
A stopped SUV was struck from behind, injuring its driver. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was conscious and complained of head pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the SUV was "Stopped in Traffic" and sustained impact at the "Center Back End." The vehicle is recorded as a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling west; damage is centered on the center back end. Police recorded no contributing factors in the report and named no specific violations. The report lists the driver as an injured occupant secured with a lap belt and harness.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Two Sedans Crash After Running Signal▸Aug 23 - Two sedans ran a traffic signal and collided at Midland Ave and Edison St. Metal slammed. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police and medics responded.
Two sedans collided at Midland Ave and Edison St in Staten Island. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded, Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers and listed "Other Vehicular" as a secondary factor for the injured driver. The crash involved a southbound 1997 Buick with right-front-bumper damage and a westbound 2024 Honda with center-front-end damage. Both drivers were recorded as going straight at the time of impact.
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Left-turn driver hits man on Seaver Ave▸Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.
A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Driver Collapses, Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars▸Aug 17 - A westbound sedan lost control when the driver blacked out and struck two parked cars on Rockland Ave. Four vehicle occupants were injured. The moving car had center-front damage; the parked cars suffered center-back crush.
A westbound sedan struck two parked sedans near 1062 Rockland Ave on Staten Island, injuring four vehicle occupants, including the 24-year-old male driver who was incoherent and suffered whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness.” The moving sedan sustained center-front damage; both parked cars show center-back crush. Police recorded the driver’s loss of consciousness from illness as the cause of the loss of control. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove▸Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 30 - A driver hit a 22-year-old woman on Victory Boulevard at Goller Place. She suffered a knee/lower-leg/foot contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police logged the crash in Precinct 121 in Staten Island.
According to the police report, a driver struck a 22-year-old woman listed as a pedestrian at Victory Boulevard and Goller Place. She suffered a knee/lower-leg/foot contusion and was conscious at the scene. The involved vehicle is listed as Unspecified. The report records no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash is logged under collision ID 4838648 in NYPD Precinct 121 in Staten Island. The police file lists the scene location details.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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SUV Turns Right Into Motorcyclist on Hylan▸Aug 29 - The driver of an SUV turned right on Hylan Blvd and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 25-year-old rider was injured. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV, including a child.
The driver of an SUV making a right turn from Hylan Blvd at Hamden Ave collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV — three people, including a young child — and were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “contributing factors” were listed as Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police recorded right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the motorcycle. The listed driver errors placed the turning SUV into the rider’s path.
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Stopped SUV Rear-Ended on Travis Avenue▸Aug 28 - A driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on Travis Avenue. The 63-year-old male driver remained conscious with head pain and whiplash. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Police list no contributing factors in the report.
A stopped SUV was struck from behind, injuring its driver. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was conscious and complained of head pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the SUV was "Stopped in Traffic" and sustained impact at the "Center Back End." The vehicle is recorded as a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling west; damage is centered on the center back end. Police recorded no contributing factors in the report and named no specific violations. The report lists the driver as an injured occupant secured with a lap belt and harness.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Two Sedans Crash After Running Signal▸Aug 23 - Two sedans ran a traffic signal and collided at Midland Ave and Edison St. Metal slammed. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police and medics responded.
Two sedans collided at Midland Ave and Edison St in Staten Island. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded, Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers and listed "Other Vehicular" as a secondary factor for the injured driver. The crash involved a southbound 1997 Buick with right-front-bumper damage and a westbound 2024 Honda with center-front-end damage. Both drivers were recorded as going straight at the time of impact.
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Left-turn driver hits man on Seaver Ave▸Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.
A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Driver Collapses, Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars▸Aug 17 - A westbound sedan lost control when the driver blacked out and struck two parked cars on Rockland Ave. Four vehicle occupants were injured. The moving car had center-front damage; the parked cars suffered center-back crush.
A westbound sedan struck two parked sedans near 1062 Rockland Ave on Staten Island, injuring four vehicle occupants, including the 24-year-old male driver who was incoherent and suffered whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness.” The moving sedan sustained center-front damage; both parked cars show center-back crush. Police recorded the driver’s loss of consciousness from illness as the cause of the loss of control. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove▸Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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SUV Turns Right Into Motorcyclist on Hylan▸Aug 29 - The driver of an SUV turned right on Hylan Blvd and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 25-year-old rider was injured. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV, including a child.
The driver of an SUV making a right turn from Hylan Blvd at Hamden Ave collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV — three people, including a young child — and were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “contributing factors” were listed as Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police recorded right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the motorcycle. The listed driver errors placed the turning SUV into the rider’s path.
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Stopped SUV Rear-Ended on Travis Avenue▸Aug 28 - A driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on Travis Avenue. The 63-year-old male driver remained conscious with head pain and whiplash. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Police list no contributing factors in the report.
A stopped SUV was struck from behind, injuring its driver. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was conscious and complained of head pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the SUV was "Stopped in Traffic" and sustained impact at the "Center Back End." The vehicle is recorded as a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling west; damage is centered on the center back end. Police recorded no contributing factors in the report and named no specific violations. The report lists the driver as an injured occupant secured with a lap belt and harness.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Two Sedans Crash After Running Signal▸Aug 23 - Two sedans ran a traffic signal and collided at Midland Ave and Edison St. Metal slammed. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police and medics responded.
Two sedans collided at Midland Ave and Edison St in Staten Island. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded, Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers and listed "Other Vehicular" as a secondary factor for the injured driver. The crash involved a southbound 1997 Buick with right-front-bumper damage and a westbound 2024 Honda with center-front-end damage. Both drivers were recorded as going straight at the time of impact.
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Left-turn driver hits man on Seaver Ave▸Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.
A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Driver Collapses, Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars▸Aug 17 - A westbound sedan lost control when the driver blacked out and struck two parked cars on Rockland Ave. Four vehicle occupants were injured. The moving car had center-front damage; the parked cars suffered center-back crush.
A westbound sedan struck two parked sedans near 1062 Rockland Ave on Staten Island, injuring four vehicle occupants, including the 24-year-old male driver who was incoherent and suffered whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness.” The moving sedan sustained center-front damage; both parked cars show center-back crush. Police recorded the driver’s loss of consciousness from illness as the cause of the loss of control. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove▸Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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SUV Turns Right Into Motorcyclist on Hylan▸Aug 29 - The driver of an SUV turned right on Hylan Blvd and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 25-year-old rider was injured. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV, including a child.
The driver of an SUV making a right turn from Hylan Blvd at Hamden Ave collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV — three people, including a young child — and were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “contributing factors” were listed as Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police recorded right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the motorcycle. The listed driver errors placed the turning SUV into the rider’s path.
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Stopped SUV Rear-Ended on Travis Avenue▸Aug 28 - A driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on Travis Avenue. The 63-year-old male driver remained conscious with head pain and whiplash. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Police list no contributing factors in the report.
A stopped SUV was struck from behind, injuring its driver. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was conscious and complained of head pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the SUV was "Stopped in Traffic" and sustained impact at the "Center Back End." The vehicle is recorded as a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling west; damage is centered on the center back end. Police recorded no contributing factors in the report and named no specific violations. The report lists the driver as an injured occupant secured with a lap belt and harness.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Two Sedans Crash After Running Signal▸Aug 23 - Two sedans ran a traffic signal and collided at Midland Ave and Edison St. Metal slammed. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police and medics responded.
Two sedans collided at Midland Ave and Edison St in Staten Island. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded, Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers and listed "Other Vehicular" as a secondary factor for the injured driver. The crash involved a southbound 1997 Buick with right-front-bumper damage and a westbound 2024 Honda with center-front-end damage. Both drivers were recorded as going straight at the time of impact.
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Left-turn driver hits man on Seaver Ave▸Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.
A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Driver Collapses, Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars▸Aug 17 - A westbound sedan lost control when the driver blacked out and struck two parked cars on Rockland Ave. Four vehicle occupants were injured. The moving car had center-front damage; the parked cars suffered center-back crush.
A westbound sedan struck two parked sedans near 1062 Rockland Ave on Staten Island, injuring four vehicle occupants, including the 24-year-old male driver who was incoherent and suffered whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness.” The moving sedan sustained center-front damage; both parked cars show center-back crush. Police recorded the driver’s loss of consciousness from illness as the cause of the loss of control. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove▸Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 29 - The driver of an SUV turned right on Hylan Blvd and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The 25-year-old rider was injured. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV, including a child.
The driver of an SUV making a right turn from Hylan Blvd at Hamden Ave collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Multiple occupants rode in the SUV — three people, including a young child — and were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “contributing factors” were listed as Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police recorded right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the motorcycle. The listed driver errors placed the turning SUV into the rider’s path.
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Stopped SUV Rear-Ended on Travis Avenue▸Aug 28 - A driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on Travis Avenue. The 63-year-old male driver remained conscious with head pain and whiplash. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Police list no contributing factors in the report.
A stopped SUV was struck from behind, injuring its driver. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was conscious and complained of head pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the SUV was "Stopped in Traffic" and sustained impact at the "Center Back End." The vehicle is recorded as a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling west; damage is centered on the center back end. Police recorded no contributing factors in the report and named no specific violations. The report lists the driver as an injured occupant secured with a lap belt and harness.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Two Sedans Crash After Running Signal▸Aug 23 - Two sedans ran a traffic signal and collided at Midland Ave and Edison St. Metal slammed. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police and medics responded.
Two sedans collided at Midland Ave and Edison St in Staten Island. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded, Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers and listed "Other Vehicular" as a secondary factor for the injured driver. The crash involved a southbound 1997 Buick with right-front-bumper damage and a westbound 2024 Honda with center-front-end damage. Both drivers were recorded as going straight at the time of impact.
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Left-turn driver hits man on Seaver Ave▸Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.
A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Driver Collapses, Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars▸Aug 17 - A westbound sedan lost control when the driver blacked out and struck two parked cars on Rockland Ave. Four vehicle occupants were injured. The moving car had center-front damage; the parked cars suffered center-back crush.
A westbound sedan struck two parked sedans near 1062 Rockland Ave on Staten Island, injuring four vehicle occupants, including the 24-year-old male driver who was incoherent and suffered whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness.” The moving sedan sustained center-front damage; both parked cars show center-back crush. Police recorded the driver’s loss of consciousness from illness as the cause of the loss of control. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove▸Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 28 - A driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on Travis Avenue. The 63-year-old male driver remained conscious with head pain and whiplash. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Police list no contributing factors in the report.
A stopped SUV was struck from behind, injuring its driver. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was conscious and complained of head pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the SUV was "Stopped in Traffic" and sustained impact at the "Center Back End." The vehicle is recorded as a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling west; damage is centered on the center back end. Police recorded no contributing factors in the report and named no specific violations. The report lists the driver as an injured occupant secured with a lap belt and harness.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Two Sedans Crash After Running Signal▸Aug 23 - Two sedans ran a traffic signal and collided at Midland Ave and Edison St. Metal slammed. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police and medics responded.
Two sedans collided at Midland Ave and Edison St in Staten Island. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded, Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers and listed "Other Vehicular" as a secondary factor for the injured driver. The crash involved a southbound 1997 Buick with right-front-bumper damage and a westbound 2024 Honda with center-front-end damage. Both drivers were recorded as going straight at the time of impact.
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Left-turn driver hits man on Seaver Ave▸Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.
A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Driver Collapses, Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars▸Aug 17 - A westbound sedan lost control when the driver blacked out and struck two parked cars on Rockland Ave. Four vehicle occupants were injured. The moving car had center-front damage; the parked cars suffered center-back crush.
A westbound sedan struck two parked sedans near 1062 Rockland Ave on Staten Island, injuring four vehicle occupants, including the 24-year-old male driver who was incoherent and suffered whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness.” The moving sedan sustained center-front damage; both parked cars show center-back crush. Police recorded the driver’s loss of consciousness from illness as the cause of the loss of control. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove▸Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Two Sedans Crash After Running Signal▸Aug 23 - Two sedans ran a traffic signal and collided at Midland Ave and Edison St. Metal slammed. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police and medics responded.
Two sedans collided at Midland Ave and Edison St in Staten Island. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded, Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers and listed "Other Vehicular" as a secondary factor for the injured driver. The crash involved a southbound 1997 Buick with right-front-bumper damage and a westbound 2024 Honda with center-front-end damage. Both drivers were recorded as going straight at the time of impact.
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Left-turn driver hits man on Seaver Ave▸Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.
A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Driver Collapses, Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars▸Aug 17 - A westbound sedan lost control when the driver blacked out and struck two parked cars on Rockland Ave. Four vehicle occupants were injured. The moving car had center-front damage; the parked cars suffered center-back crush.
A westbound sedan struck two parked sedans near 1062 Rockland Ave on Staten Island, injuring four vehicle occupants, including the 24-year-old male driver who was incoherent and suffered whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness.” The moving sedan sustained center-front damage; both parked cars show center-back crush. Police recorded the driver’s loss of consciousness from illness as the cause of the loss of control. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove▸Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 23 - Two sedans ran a traffic signal and collided at Midland Ave and Edison St. Metal slammed. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police and medics responded.
Two sedans collided at Midland Ave and Edison St in Staten Island. A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded, Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for both drivers and listed "Other Vehicular" as a secondary factor for the injured driver. The crash involved a southbound 1997 Buick with right-front-bumper damage and a westbound 2024 Honda with center-front-end damage. Both drivers were recorded as going straight at the time of impact.
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Left-turn driver hits man on Seaver Ave▸Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.
A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Driver Collapses, Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars▸Aug 17 - A westbound sedan lost control when the driver blacked out and struck two parked cars on Rockland Ave. Four vehicle occupants were injured. The moving car had center-front damage; the parked cars suffered center-back crush.
A westbound sedan struck two parked sedans near 1062 Rockland Ave on Staten Island, injuring four vehicle occupants, including the 24-year-old male driver who was incoherent and suffered whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness.” The moving sedan sustained center-front damage; both parked cars show center-back crush. Police recorded the driver’s loss of consciousness from illness as the cause of the loss of control. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove▸Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 18 - A driver making a left turn on Seaver Ave hit a man in the roadway. The 38-year-old suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The car showed center front damage.
A driver of a 2021 Toyota sedan making a left turn on Seaver Ave struck a person in the roadway and injured a 38-year-old man, who sustained a back contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unspecified." The vehicle showed center front-end damage; the report records the pre-crash action as "Making Left Turn." No specific driver errors are recorded in the dataset. The report lists the injured party as age 38 with a complaint of contusion to the back. Beyond the recorded facts, the report offers no named contributing causes.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Driver Collapses, Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars▸Aug 17 - A westbound sedan lost control when the driver blacked out and struck two parked cars on Rockland Ave. Four vehicle occupants were injured. The moving car had center-front damage; the parked cars suffered center-back crush.
A westbound sedan struck two parked sedans near 1062 Rockland Ave on Staten Island, injuring four vehicle occupants, including the 24-year-old male driver who was incoherent and suffered whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness.” The moving sedan sustained center-front damage; both parked cars show center-back crush. Police recorded the driver’s loss of consciousness from illness as the cause of the loss of control. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove▸Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Driver Collapses, Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars▸Aug 17 - A westbound sedan lost control when the driver blacked out and struck two parked cars on Rockland Ave. Four vehicle occupants were injured. The moving car had center-front damage; the parked cars suffered center-back crush.
A westbound sedan struck two parked sedans near 1062 Rockland Ave on Staten Island, injuring four vehicle occupants, including the 24-year-old male driver who was incoherent and suffered whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness.” The moving sedan sustained center-front damage; both parked cars show center-back crush. Police recorded the driver’s loss of consciousness from illness as the cause of the loss of control. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove▸Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 17 - A westbound sedan lost control when the driver blacked out and struck two parked cars on Rockland Ave. Four vehicle occupants were injured. The moving car had center-front damage; the parked cars suffered center-back crush.
A westbound sedan struck two parked sedans near 1062 Rockland Ave on Staten Island, injuring four vehicle occupants, including the 24-year-old male driver who was incoherent and suffered whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness.” The moving sedan sustained center-front damage; both parked cars show center-back crush. Police recorded the driver’s loss of consciousness from illness as the cause of the loss of control. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Pickup Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan on Clove▸Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 15 - A westbound pickup driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front passenger were injured with bruises and back or facial pain. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A pickup driver traveling west struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Clove Road at Fayette. Two drivers and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger suffered contusions and complaints of back and facial pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pickup showed center front-end damage; the sedan took a center back-end impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the involved drivers. No other contributing factors for the injuries were cited in the report. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected; all reported contusions.
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Eastbound Lexus driver disregarded traffic control, hit Honda▸Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
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Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 15 - The driver of an eastbound Lexus ran a traffic control and struck a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old Honda driver suffered a head injury. His 85-year-old passenger complained of chest pain. Police cited traffic control disregard.
The driver of an eastbound Lexus drove through a traffic control and struck the left side of a northbound Honda at Jefferson St and Liberty Ave. An 85-year-old male Honda driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash; his 85-year-old front-seat passenger reported chest pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Honda driver record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Police logged impact points consistent with a center-front collision into the Honda's left side. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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SUV left turn hits two pedestrians▸Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
11
Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 14 - An SUV turned left on Richmond Hill Road and struck two women in the crosswalk. They had the signal. The driver was distracted and failed to yield. One suffered serious pelvis injuries. Traffic kept moving. The street swallowed them and went on.
Two pedestrians, women ages 35 and 38, were hit in the intersection of Richmond Hill Rd and Ring Rd by a Hyundai SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. One sustained serious abdomen–pelvis injuries; the other was injured to the entire body. The SUV’s front end made contact. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, and her passenger reported unspecified injuries. The data points to driver inattention and failure to yield as the primary causes before any other factors.
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Road-rage crash batters Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
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Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
11
Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
6
Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 13 - The driver of a westbound SUV struck a slowing SUV on the Staten Island Expressway and shoved both vehicles into a parked sedan. Two men — a 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger — suffered back injuries and whiplash.
Two SUVs collided on the Staten Island Expressway near Western Ave and both struck a parked sedan. A 38‑year‑old driver and a 29‑year‑old front passenger were injured with back complaints and whiplash. According to the police report "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Unsafe Speed" were contributing factors. The driver of a westbound SUV struck the left front of a SUV that was slowing southwest; that contact produced right‑rear damage to a parked sedan. The report lists an unlicensed driver in one SUV. Police recorded driver errors: aggressive driving, unsafe speed, and operation by an unlicensed motorist.
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Driver of SUV hits Staten Island woman▸Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
12
Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
11
Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
8
Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
6
Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a 35-year-old woman on Hylan near Hunter. She suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock. The SUV showed front-end damage. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 35-year-old woman was struck and injured when the driver of an SUV hit her on Hylan Boulevard near Hunter Avenue. She suffered injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. According to the police report, the vehicle's pre-crash action was recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and the point of impact and damage as "Center Front End." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are enumerated in the report. The driver is recorded as a licensed female, southbound in the SUV with one occupant.
12
Driver turning right hits teen in crosswalk▸Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
11
Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
8
Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
6
Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
4
Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
-
‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 12 - A driver turning right on Richmond Ave struck a 15-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Akron St. The boy was ejected. He suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.
A driver making a right turn on Richmond Ave at Akron St hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and a reported concussion. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle was a northbound 2008 Acura sedan. The driver was licensed and was making the right turn; the vehicle's center front end showed damage consistent with a turning strike. No driver-specific errors were recorded in the report.
11
Teen Permitted Driver Rear-Ends Three SUVs▸Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
8
Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
6
Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
4
Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 11 - A 16-year-old driver with a permit rear-ended two SUVs stopped on Signs Rd near Arlene St. A 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old front passenger, and two small children were injured. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, three westbound SUVs on Signs Rd near Arlene St were slowing or stopped when a 2004 Toyota SUV, driven by a 16-year-old with a permit, struck the back of a Mazda SUV, which then impacted a Ford SUV ahead. A 34-year-old driver and a 21-year-old front passenger sustained head injuries. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were also injured; the 3-year-old suffered an abrasion and upper-arm injury. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The rear-most Toyota showed front-end damage; the two SUVs ahead showed rear-end damage.
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Turning sedan hits 21-year-old cyclist on Hylan▸Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 8 - A southbound sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist going straight east. He suffered shoulder and upper-arm contusions and bruises. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a southbound sedan turned left from Hylan Boulevard onto Sand Lane and hit a 21-year-old bicyclist who was going straight east. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact as the sedans left front bumper against the bikes left front quarter panel. The report lists the motorist as licensed. The listed driver inattention is the cited error in the crash investigation.
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Distracted Left-Turn Driver Hits Woman in Crosswalk▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island and hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience. The hit came to the car's front.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan making a left turn hit a 45-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Steinway Ave and Travis Ave in Staten Island. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and inexperienced. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front of the sedan. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was licensed; no injuries were reported for him or the vehicle registrant. The crash happened at 8:52 p.m. in the 121st Precinct.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
- ‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-04