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Two sedans collided on Richmond Avenue. The front passenger in the stopped vehicle suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the primary cause. The injured occupant wore a lap belt and was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, at 16:54 on Richmond Avenue, a sedan traveling north rear-ended another sedan that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The front passenger in the stopped sedan, a 36-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors involving the passenger were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions with serious occupant injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided frontally. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were alone in their vehicles at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on the Staten Island Expressway. A sedan and an SUV, both traveling eastbound, collided with impact centered on the sedan's front and the SUV's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision, highlighting driver error. Both vehicles had single occupants and were proceeding straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making an improper left turn collided with a truck on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The impact struck the SUV’s right side doors. An 11-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion, conscious but injured, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:04 on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. A 2023 Kia SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck a northbound 2022 Chevrolet truck going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." An 11-year-old male passenger seated in the front, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and distracted driving, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after losing consciousness while driving eastbound on Staten Island Expressway. Police report cites illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male driver traveling eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway lost consciousness while operating a 2009 Honda sedan. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Drugs (illegal)' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle impacted with its left front bumper, sustaining damage in that area. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The crash occurred at 5:35 AM. The data highlights driver impairment due to illegal drug use leading to loss of consciousness, which directly caused the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young rider lost control on Richmond Avenue. His Yamaha struck head-on. Thrown from the seat, his helmet split. Head trauma ended his life before help arrived. The road fell silent, marked by speed and inexperience.

A 25-year-old man riding a Yamaha motorcycle was killed on Richmond Avenue after losing control at speed, according to the police report. The report states the motorcycle struck head-on, ejecting the rider from the seat. He was wearing a helmet, which cracked upon impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The victim suffered fatal head trauma and died before emergency services could arrive. No other vehicles or persons were involved, and the report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of inexperience and excessive speed, as documented in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her while crossing Richmond Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver was making a right turn and failed to pay attention, causing the collision and leaving the pedestrian in shock.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 GMC SUV traveling north on Richmond Avenue made a right turn and struck her outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred on the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to notice the pedestrian crossing. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the primary cause identified was the driver's failure to maintain attention. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after being hit by an SUV on Richmond Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle traveling north struck her with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, at approximately 7:30 AM, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on Richmond Avenue struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing the pedestrian to sustain back injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating the pedestrian's crossing behavior outside a designated crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with no cited driver errors such as failure to yield. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The incident highlights the dangers present when pedestrians cross mid-block and the resulting injuries from vehicle impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered a hip and upper leg contusion when a vehicle making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at an intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at an intersection on New Dorp Lane where a vehicle was making a left turn traveling northeast. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly,' which directly contributed to the collision. The pedestrian, a 17-year-old female, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Kelly Boulevard, striking left side and front ends. A 61-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved disregard of traffic control, causing significant vehicle damage and injury without ejection.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and south on Kelly Boulevard collided at 11:02. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the southbound sedan. The 61-year-old female driver of the eastbound vehicle was injured, sustaining head injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness; the airbag deployed. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles had a single occupant, and the drivers were licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front quarter panel of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the southbound sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on South Avenue, injuring both drivers and a passenger. Both vehicles showed front and side damage. Driver distraction caused the crash. Injured occupants suffered back pain and shock, restrained by seat belts, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on South Avenue at 7:45 AM. One sedan was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the northbound sedan and the right side doors of the eastbound sedan. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Two occupants in the northbound sedan—a 35-year-old female driver and a 33-year-old male front passenger—were injured, suffering back injuries and shock. Both were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Complaints included pain or nausea. Vehicle damage corresponded with the impact points, indicating a significant collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle crashed into the rear of a Jeep on the Staten Island Expressway. The rider, 30, helmeted, was thrown from the bike. He struck his head and lay unconscious. The road was silent. The night pressed in.

A violent collision unfolded on the Staten Island Expressway when a Yamaha motorcycle struck the back of a Jeep, according to the police report. The 30-year-old motorcycle rider, helmeted, was ejected from his bike and rendered unconscious after his head hit the pavement. The report details that the crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight ahead. The impact left the rider with severe head injuries, described as 'crush injuries' in the report. Police note the rider was 'ejected' and 'unconscious' at the scene. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data, and no driver errors are explicitly cited. The report confirms the rider wore a helmet but does not attribute any victim behavior as a cause. The focus remains on the violent impact and the vulnerability of those on two wheels amid larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old e-bicyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions after a collision with a stationary SUV on Staten Island. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the bicyclist injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 16:51. A 71-year-old male e-bicyclist was injured when he collided with a parked SUV that was struck on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor from the SUV driver. The bicyclist’s injury was not linked to any contributing factor on his part, and no safety equipment was noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, especially to vulnerable road users like elderly bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Richmond Avenue. The motorcycle struck an object or surface front-center. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious but suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Richmond Avenue struck an object or surface at the center front end of the vehicle. The 59-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no clear indication of driver error or other causes. The motorcycle was damaged at the center front end, consistent with a frontal impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the rider was not ejected from the motorcycle. The crash happened at 12:48 PM, but no further details on the exact cause or environmental conditions were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning sedan struck an eastbound SUV on Teleport Drive. Five occupants, including four children, suffered contusions and bruises. Airbags deployed. Police cite obstructed view and other vehicular factors. Injuries were non-ejection, conscious, and moderate.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Teleport Drive at 15:40 involving two Nissan vehicles: a 2023 sedan making a left turn westbound and a 2023 SUV traveling straight eastbound. The sedan's right front bumper impacted the SUV's left front bumper. Five occupants, including four children aged 7 and 11, were injured with contusions and bruises to various body parts such as face, knee, and elbow. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts and airbags, which deployed. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to limited visibility and possibly failure to yield. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries in a crash on Hylan Boulevard. The police report cites passenger distraction as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard at 1:19 AM. The driver, a 26-year-old male occupant of a 2024 BMW sedan traveling north, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a lapse in driver attention caused by occupants inside the vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, with damage also noted on the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries after a vehicle making a left turn struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, at 22:25 on Rockland Avenue near Kelly Boulevard, a vehicle making a left turn struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, damaging the center front end. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way, emphasizing the driver's failure to yield and distracted driving as the primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Brielle Avenue struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian, causing back injuries and bruising. The driver’s inattention distracted them, leading to a front-end collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured off the roadway.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead northbound on Brielle Avenue struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision, indicating no fault attributed to their position or actions. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided with a parked pickup truck on Hunter Avenue late at night. The sedan’s driver suffered facial injuries and shock, with minor bleeding reported. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Hunter Avenue when a sedan traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2022 Dodge pickup truck. The sedan’s driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with facial trauma and experienced shock, sustaining minor bleeding. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The pickup truck was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and collisions with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided at an intersection. One driver was making a left turn while the other proceeded straight. The female driver making the turn suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained front-left damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2014 Toyota SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn and collided with a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling straight east. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, indicating a side impact during the turn. The female driver of the Toyota SUV, age 23, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights the danger of left turn maneuvers involving SUVs, with driver errors implied by the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Staten Island’s Buel Avenue as one made a left turn. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The front passenger also sustained upper arm injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, damaging the left side of one vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:44 on Buel Avenue, Staten Island. A 21-year-old male driver making a left turn struck another sedan traveling northbound. Both drivers were injured and experienced shock; the front passenger, a 59-year-old male, suffered upper arm injuries. The report attributes the collision to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both involved drivers. The left front quarter panel and left side doors of the turning vehicle were damaged, while the other vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were sedans registered in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701433, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15