Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 40?
Empire Boulevard Bleeds—Who Still Needs to Die for Change?
District 40: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025
The Toll in Flatbush and Beyond
The streets of District 40 do not forgive. Since 2022, six people have died and 2,820 have been injured in crashes (NYC Open Data). Seventeen suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The dead are not numbers. They are neighbors. A 64-year-old man struck dead on Flatbush Avenue. A 58-year-old woman killed by a truck turning at Tilden and Bedford. A 50-year-old woman, gone at Ditmas and East 21st. Each one, a life ended by speed and steel.
The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, and the Cost of Delay
Cars and SUVs did the most harm—three deaths, 488 injuries. Trucks and buses killed three more. The wounds are not random. They follow the same lines: wide roads, faded paint, blocked sightlines. The city knows. The council knows. Still, the blood pools.
Leadership: Steps Forward, Steps Missed
Council Member Rita Joseph has signed on to bills that matter. She voted to clear abandoned cars from crosswalks, co-sponsored laws for more protected bike lanes, and backed speed humps near parks. She voted to decriminalize jaywalking, a move that ends the old game of blaming the dead for their own deaths. She co-sponsored a bill to force the city to show its work on street safety, demanding monthly updates on bike lanes and pedestrian upgrades. But when the council passed a law to warn taxi passengers about opening doors into cyclists, Joseph was absent. On Empire Boulevard, where two cyclists and two pedestrians have died since 2011, she did not comment when the community board called for a protected bike lane. The silence is loud.
The Voices of the Living
“We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes. The city’s answer is too often a sign that says: ‘be careful.’ “This is not meant to be a highway. This is where people walk. This is where people live. This is where kids go to school,” Gounardes said. The dead do not read signs.
What Next: No More Waiting
Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home. Call Council Member Joseph. Demand a protected bike lane on Empire Boulevard. Demand daylighting at every crosswalk. Demand the city use its new power to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. Do not wait for another tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ Which areas are in District 40?
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▸ Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
- File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13
- Community Board Wants Protected Bike Lane on Empire Blvd., Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-26
- Sunset Park Hit-and-Run Spurs Demands, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
- Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30
- Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25
- Cyclist Injured on Unprotected McGuinness, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-20
Fix the Problem
District 40
930 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
718-287-8762
250 Broadway, Suite 1752, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7352
Other Representatives
District 42
1312 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210
Room 727, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 20
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
District 40 Council District 40 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 70, AD 42, SD 20.
It contains Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, East Flatbush-Erasmus, Brooklyn CB14, Brooklyn CB9.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 40
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A sedan struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue at Church. The driver, distracted, kept straight. The man fell. Blood marked the street. The car rolled on, untouched. The man was left bleeding, head wounded, the city unchanged.
A 55-year-old man was hit by a southbound sedan while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The car, a 2009 Nissan, was undamaged. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver's distraction is the primary factor. No helmet or signal issues were listed. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street unchanged.
Diesel Truck Turns, Pedestrian Crushed on Caton Avenue▸A diesel truck turned right on Caton Avenue. Its trailer caught a man, 47. His head was crushed. His body broke. He died in the streetlight’s shadow. The truck kept moving. Driver inattention marked the scene. The street stayed silent.
A 47-year-old man was killed on Caton Avenue near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck turned right and its trailer struck the pedestrian, crushing his head and body. He died at the scene. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both making right turns. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The deadly impact and driver inattention underline the danger faced by pedestrians on city streets.
Diesel Truck Kills Pedestrian on Linden Boulevard▸A diesel truck struck a man on Linden Boulevard. The impact crushed his head. He died alone on the cold asphalt. The street was dark. No crosswalk. No signals. The truck kept west. The man never got up.
A 47-year-old man was killed on Linden Boulevard when a westbound diesel tractor truck struck him. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street away from any lights or lines. The truck hit him, crushing his head. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The truck, a 2006 Volvo, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash left one person dead, no others injured.
Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Pickup Turns, Crushes Boy Cyclist on Linden▸A pickup truck turned on Linden Boulevard. It struck a 9-year-old boy riding his bike. The truck’s right side dented. The boy’s legs shattered. He lay conscious on the asphalt. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street fell silent.
A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a turning pickup truck at the corner of Linden Boulevard and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pickup made a right turn and hit the boy head-on, crushing his legs and leaving him conscious but severely injured on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. The truck’s right side was damaged in the impact. No injuries were reported for the adult driver of the pickup. The crash highlights the danger faced by young cyclists on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Honda sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing Clarkson Avenue. The man had the signal. The car did not stop. He fell hard. Blood pooled. His head was bleeding. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Clarkson Avenue at the crosswalk with the signal when a westbound Honda sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal. A westbound Honda did not stop. The sedan struck him head-on. He fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His head was bleeding. He was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued straight and failed to yield to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. No other contributing factors were listed.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Bleeds After Brooklyn Crash▸A 47-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Linden Boulevard. He struck headfirst. Blood ran from his scalp. He stayed awake. The road tore skin from his body. Inexperience gripped the throttle. Sirens broke the silence.
A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Linden Boulevard near 155th in Brooklyn crashed headfirst and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Inexperience held the throttle.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The injured man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. He remained conscious at the scene, with blood pouring from his scalp and skin torn from his body. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers faced by motorcyclists, especially when driver inexperience is involved.
E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit hard at Flatbush and Woodruff. He was thrown, crushed, left conscious but broken. The scooter lay still in the street. Night swallowed the scene. The city moved on. The man did not.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on Flatbush Avenue at Woodruff Avenue was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the rider was conscious after the crash, but badly hurt. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The e-scooter was damaged at the center back end. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the data. The report notes the rider wore no helmet, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the man broken in the street, his scooter still, the city unchanged.
Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.
A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.
SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.
A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A sedan struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue at Church. The driver, distracted, kept straight. The man fell. Blood marked the street. The car rolled on, untouched. The man was left bleeding, head wounded, the city unchanged.
A 55-year-old man was hit by a southbound sedan while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The car, a 2009 Nissan, was undamaged. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver's distraction is the primary factor. No helmet or signal issues were listed. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street unchanged.
Diesel Truck Turns, Pedestrian Crushed on Caton Avenue▸A diesel truck turned right on Caton Avenue. Its trailer caught a man, 47. His head was crushed. His body broke. He died in the streetlight’s shadow. The truck kept moving. Driver inattention marked the scene. The street stayed silent.
A 47-year-old man was killed on Caton Avenue near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck turned right and its trailer struck the pedestrian, crushing his head and body. He died at the scene. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both making right turns. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The deadly impact and driver inattention underline the danger faced by pedestrians on city streets.
Diesel Truck Kills Pedestrian on Linden Boulevard▸A diesel truck struck a man on Linden Boulevard. The impact crushed his head. He died alone on the cold asphalt. The street was dark. No crosswalk. No signals. The truck kept west. The man never got up.
A 47-year-old man was killed on Linden Boulevard when a westbound diesel tractor truck struck him. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street away from any lights or lines. The truck hit him, crushing his head. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The truck, a 2006 Volvo, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash left one person dead, no others injured.
Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Pickup Turns, Crushes Boy Cyclist on Linden▸A pickup truck turned on Linden Boulevard. It struck a 9-year-old boy riding his bike. The truck’s right side dented. The boy’s legs shattered. He lay conscious on the asphalt. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street fell silent.
A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a turning pickup truck at the corner of Linden Boulevard and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pickup made a right turn and hit the boy head-on, crushing his legs and leaving him conscious but severely injured on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. The truck’s right side was damaged in the impact. No injuries were reported for the adult driver of the pickup. The crash highlights the danger faced by young cyclists on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Honda sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing Clarkson Avenue. The man had the signal. The car did not stop. He fell hard. Blood pooled. His head was bleeding. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Clarkson Avenue at the crosswalk with the signal when a westbound Honda sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal. A westbound Honda did not stop. The sedan struck him head-on. He fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His head was bleeding. He was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued straight and failed to yield to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. No other contributing factors were listed.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Bleeds After Brooklyn Crash▸A 47-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Linden Boulevard. He struck headfirst. Blood ran from his scalp. He stayed awake. The road tore skin from his body. Inexperience gripped the throttle. Sirens broke the silence.
A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Linden Boulevard near 155th in Brooklyn crashed headfirst and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Inexperience held the throttle.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The injured man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. He remained conscious at the scene, with blood pouring from his scalp and skin torn from his body. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers faced by motorcyclists, especially when driver inexperience is involved.
E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit hard at Flatbush and Woodruff. He was thrown, crushed, left conscious but broken. The scooter lay still in the street. Night swallowed the scene. The city moved on. The man did not.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on Flatbush Avenue at Woodruff Avenue was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the rider was conscious after the crash, but badly hurt. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The e-scooter was damaged at the center back end. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the data. The report notes the rider wore no helmet, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the man broken in the street, his scooter still, the city unchanged.
Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.
A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.
SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.
A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A diesel truck turned right on Caton Avenue. Its trailer caught a man, 47. His head was crushed. His body broke. He died in the streetlight’s shadow. The truck kept moving. Driver inattention marked the scene. The street stayed silent.
A 47-year-old man was killed on Caton Avenue near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck turned right and its trailer struck the pedestrian, crushing his head and body. He died at the scene. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both making right turns. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The deadly impact and driver inattention underline the danger faced by pedestrians on city streets.
Diesel Truck Kills Pedestrian on Linden Boulevard▸A diesel truck struck a man on Linden Boulevard. The impact crushed his head. He died alone on the cold asphalt. The street was dark. No crosswalk. No signals. The truck kept west. The man never got up.
A 47-year-old man was killed on Linden Boulevard when a westbound diesel tractor truck struck him. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street away from any lights or lines. The truck hit him, crushing his head. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The truck, a 2006 Volvo, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash left one person dead, no others injured.
Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Pickup Turns, Crushes Boy Cyclist on Linden▸A pickup truck turned on Linden Boulevard. It struck a 9-year-old boy riding his bike. The truck’s right side dented. The boy’s legs shattered. He lay conscious on the asphalt. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street fell silent.
A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a turning pickup truck at the corner of Linden Boulevard and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pickup made a right turn and hit the boy head-on, crushing his legs and leaving him conscious but severely injured on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. The truck’s right side was damaged in the impact. No injuries were reported for the adult driver of the pickup. The crash highlights the danger faced by young cyclists on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Honda sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing Clarkson Avenue. The man had the signal. The car did not stop. He fell hard. Blood pooled. His head was bleeding. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Clarkson Avenue at the crosswalk with the signal when a westbound Honda sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal. A westbound Honda did not stop. The sedan struck him head-on. He fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His head was bleeding. He was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued straight and failed to yield to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. No other contributing factors were listed.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Bleeds After Brooklyn Crash▸A 47-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Linden Boulevard. He struck headfirst. Blood ran from his scalp. He stayed awake. The road tore skin from his body. Inexperience gripped the throttle. Sirens broke the silence.
A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Linden Boulevard near 155th in Brooklyn crashed headfirst and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Inexperience held the throttle.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The injured man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. He remained conscious at the scene, with blood pouring from his scalp and skin torn from his body. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers faced by motorcyclists, especially when driver inexperience is involved.
E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit hard at Flatbush and Woodruff. He was thrown, crushed, left conscious but broken. The scooter lay still in the street. Night swallowed the scene. The city moved on. The man did not.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on Flatbush Avenue at Woodruff Avenue was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the rider was conscious after the crash, but badly hurt. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The e-scooter was damaged at the center back end. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the data. The report notes the rider wore no helmet, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the man broken in the street, his scooter still, the city unchanged.
Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.
A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.
SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.
A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A diesel truck struck a man on Linden Boulevard. The impact crushed his head. He died alone on the cold asphalt. The street was dark. No crosswalk. No signals. The truck kept west. The man never got up.
A 47-year-old man was killed on Linden Boulevard when a westbound diesel tractor truck struck him. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street away from any lights or lines. The truck hit him, crushing his head. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The truck, a 2006 Volvo, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash left one person dead, no others injured.
Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand▸A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Pickup Turns, Crushes Boy Cyclist on Linden▸A pickup truck turned on Linden Boulevard. It struck a 9-year-old boy riding his bike. The truck’s right side dented. The boy’s legs shattered. He lay conscious on the asphalt. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street fell silent.
A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a turning pickup truck at the corner of Linden Boulevard and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pickup made a right turn and hit the boy head-on, crushing his legs and leaving him conscious but severely injured on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. The truck’s right side was damaged in the impact. No injuries were reported for the adult driver of the pickup. The crash highlights the danger faced by young cyclists on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Honda sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing Clarkson Avenue. The man had the signal. The car did not stop. He fell hard. Blood pooled. His head was bleeding. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Clarkson Avenue at the crosswalk with the signal when a westbound Honda sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal. A westbound Honda did not stop. The sedan struck him head-on. He fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His head was bleeding. He was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued straight and failed to yield to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. No other contributing factors were listed.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Bleeds After Brooklyn Crash▸A 47-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Linden Boulevard. He struck headfirst. Blood ran from his scalp. He stayed awake. The road tore skin from his body. Inexperience gripped the throttle. Sirens broke the silence.
A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Linden Boulevard near 155th in Brooklyn crashed headfirst and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Inexperience held the throttle.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The injured man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. He remained conscious at the scene, with blood pouring from his scalp and skin torn from his body. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers faced by motorcyclists, especially when driver inexperience is involved.
E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit hard at Flatbush and Woodruff. He was thrown, crushed, left conscious but broken. The scooter lay still in the street. Night swallowed the scene. The city moved on. The man did not.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on Flatbush Avenue at Woodruff Avenue was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the rider was conscious after the crash, but badly hurt. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The e-scooter was damaged at the center back end. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the data. The report notes the rider wore no helmet, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the man broken in the street, his scooter still, the city unchanged.
Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.
A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.
SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.
A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.
A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.
Pickup Turns, Crushes Boy Cyclist on Linden▸A pickup truck turned on Linden Boulevard. It struck a 9-year-old boy riding his bike. The truck’s right side dented. The boy’s legs shattered. He lay conscious on the asphalt. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street fell silent.
A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a turning pickup truck at the corner of Linden Boulevard and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pickup made a right turn and hit the boy head-on, crushing his legs and leaving him conscious but severely injured on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. The truck’s right side was damaged in the impact. No injuries were reported for the adult driver of the pickup. The crash highlights the danger faced by young cyclists on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Honda sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing Clarkson Avenue. The man had the signal. The car did not stop. He fell hard. Blood pooled. His head was bleeding. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Clarkson Avenue at the crosswalk with the signal when a westbound Honda sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal. A westbound Honda did not stop. The sedan struck him head-on. He fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His head was bleeding. He was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued straight and failed to yield to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. No other contributing factors were listed.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Bleeds After Brooklyn Crash▸A 47-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Linden Boulevard. He struck headfirst. Blood ran from his scalp. He stayed awake. The road tore skin from his body. Inexperience gripped the throttle. Sirens broke the silence.
A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Linden Boulevard near 155th in Brooklyn crashed headfirst and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Inexperience held the throttle.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The injured man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. He remained conscious at the scene, with blood pouring from his scalp and skin torn from his body. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers faced by motorcyclists, especially when driver inexperience is involved.
E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit hard at Flatbush and Woodruff. He was thrown, crushed, left conscious but broken. The scooter lay still in the street. Night swallowed the scene. The city moved on. The man did not.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on Flatbush Avenue at Woodruff Avenue was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the rider was conscious after the crash, but badly hurt. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The e-scooter was damaged at the center back end. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the data. The report notes the rider wore no helmet, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the man broken in the street, his scooter still, the city unchanged.
Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.
A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.
SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.
A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A pickup truck turned on Linden Boulevard. It struck a 9-year-old boy riding his bike. The truck’s right side dented. The boy’s legs shattered. He lay conscious on the asphalt. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street fell silent.
A 9-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a turning pickup truck at the corner of Linden Boulevard and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pickup made a right turn and hit the boy head-on, crushing his legs and leaving him conscious but severely injured on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. The truck’s right side was damaged in the impact. No injuries were reported for the adult driver of the pickup. The crash highlights the danger faced by young cyclists on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Honda sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing Clarkson Avenue. The man had the signal. The car did not stop. He fell hard. Blood pooled. His head was bleeding. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Clarkson Avenue at the crosswalk with the signal when a westbound Honda sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal. A westbound Honda did not stop. The sedan struck him head-on. He fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His head was bleeding. He was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued straight and failed to yield to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. No other contributing factors were listed.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Bleeds After Brooklyn Crash▸A 47-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Linden Boulevard. He struck headfirst. Blood ran from his scalp. He stayed awake. The road tore skin from his body. Inexperience gripped the throttle. Sirens broke the silence.
A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Linden Boulevard near 155th in Brooklyn crashed headfirst and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Inexperience held the throttle.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The injured man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. He remained conscious at the scene, with blood pouring from his scalp and skin torn from his body. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers faced by motorcyclists, especially when driver inexperience is involved.
E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit hard at Flatbush and Woodruff. He was thrown, crushed, left conscious but broken. The scooter lay still in the street. Night swallowed the scene. The city moved on. The man did not.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on Flatbush Avenue at Woodruff Avenue was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the rider was conscious after the crash, but badly hurt. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The e-scooter was damaged at the center back end. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the data. The report notes the rider wore no helmet, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the man broken in the street, his scooter still, the city unchanged.
Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.
A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.
SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.
A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A Honda sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing Clarkson Avenue. The man had the signal. The car did not stop. He fell hard. Blood pooled. His head was bleeding. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Clarkson Avenue at the crosswalk with the signal when a westbound Honda sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal. A westbound Honda did not stop. The sedan struck him head-on. He fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His head was bleeding. He was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued straight and failed to yield to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. No other contributing factors were listed.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Bleeds After Brooklyn Crash▸A 47-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Linden Boulevard. He struck headfirst. Blood ran from his scalp. He stayed awake. The road tore skin from his body. Inexperience gripped the throttle. Sirens broke the silence.
A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Linden Boulevard near 155th in Brooklyn crashed headfirst and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Inexperience held the throttle.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The injured man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. He remained conscious at the scene, with blood pouring from his scalp and skin torn from his body. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers faced by motorcyclists, especially when driver inexperience is involved.
E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit hard at Flatbush and Woodruff. He was thrown, crushed, left conscious but broken. The scooter lay still in the street. Night swallowed the scene. The city moved on. The man did not.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on Flatbush Avenue at Woodruff Avenue was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the rider was conscious after the crash, but badly hurt. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The e-scooter was damaged at the center back end. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the data. The report notes the rider wore no helmet, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the man broken in the street, his scooter still, the city unchanged.
Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.
A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.
SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.
A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A 47-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Linden Boulevard. He struck headfirst. Blood ran from his scalp. He stayed awake. The road tore skin from his body. Inexperience gripped the throttle. Sirens broke the silence.
A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Linden Boulevard near 155th in Brooklyn crashed headfirst and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, 'Inexperience held the throttle.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The injured man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. He remained conscious at the scene, with blood pouring from his scalp and skin torn from his body. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers faced by motorcyclists, especially when driver inexperience is involved.
E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit hard at Flatbush and Woodruff. He was thrown, crushed, left conscious but broken. The scooter lay still in the street. Night swallowed the scene. The city moved on. The man did not.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on Flatbush Avenue at Woodruff Avenue was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the rider was conscious after the crash, but badly hurt. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The e-scooter was damaged at the center back end. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the data. The report notes the rider wore no helmet, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the man broken in the street, his scooter still, the city unchanged.
Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.
A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.
SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.
A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A man on an e-scooter hit hard at Flatbush and Woodruff. He was thrown, crushed, left conscious but broken. The scooter lay still in the street. Night swallowed the scene. The city moved on. The man did not.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on Flatbush Avenue at Woodruff Avenue was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the rider was conscious after the crash, but badly hurt. No other vehicles or persons were listed in the report. The e-scooter was damaged at the center back end. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the data. The report notes the rider wore no helmet, but does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash left the man broken in the street, his scooter still, the city unchanged.
Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.
A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.
SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.
A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.
A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.
SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.
A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.
A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.
A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.
A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.
A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.
A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.
A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.