About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 7
▸ Crush Injuries 22
▸ Severe Bleeding 8
▸ Severe Lacerations 14
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 96
▸ Contusion/Bruise 212
▸ Abrasion 127
▸ Pain/Nausea 42
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CD 40
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 9 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 180 times • 7 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 178 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 2 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Flatbush speed, heavy steel, and the long wait for fixes
District 40: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
Flatbush keeps the count. Since 2022, District 40 logged 4,587 crashes, with 6 people killed and 2,873 injured. Pedestrians took the brunt: 569 hurt and six dead. Cars and SUVs caused most pedestrian injuries; trucks and buses killed three of the six. The numbers are not mercy. They are a roll call of loss drawn from city crash data.
Bedford and Caton: bodies in the crosswalk
At Bedford and Tilden, a 58-year-old woman crossed with the signal. A dump truck turned right and hit her. She died. The record reads: “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,” “Making Right Turn,” “Oversized Vehicle.” It was 5:58 a.m. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. The truck was a 2014 Kenworth. It left her with “Internal” injuries and death at the scene, per CrashID 4707890.
At Caton and Coney Island Avenue, a tractor-trailer turned right as another car turned with it. A 47-year-old man, a pedestrian, suffered crush injuries to the head and died. Both vehicles were turning west. The truck was a 2006 Volvo registered in Indiana. The city log shows “Making Right Turn.” It was 9:13 p.m., per CrashID 4580430.
Nine minutes either side and a second fatal hit came on Linden Boulevard: a 47-year-old man, crossing with no signal, killed by a westbound Volvo tractor-trailer “Going Straight Ahead,” per CrashID 4586191. There is no comfort in the details. Only time, direction, and a body.
Where the street bleeds most
The worst counts cluster on our big roads. Flatbush Avenue logged 133 injuries and seven serious injuries since 2022. Tilden Avenue saw five serious injuries. Bedford Avenue, Caton Avenue, and Linden Boulevard each recorded a death.
The clock tells on us too. Injuries stack up in the evening. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. the district saw spikes, with deaths at 5, 10, 17, 18, and two at 21:00 hours, per the city’s hour-by-hour ledger in our district rollup.
The machines that do the killing
Heavy vehicles hit hard. Trucks and buses account for half the pedestrian deaths here and a share of the worst injuries. Cars and SUVs strike most often: 501 pedestrian injury cases tied to those vehicles, versus 38 for trucks and buses, per the cause by vehicle data. The forms list “Failure to Yield,” “Right Turn,” “Going Straight Ahead.” The body count follows mass and speed.
Empire Boulevard waits for protection
Community Board 9 asked for a protected bike lane on Empire Boulevard. The painted lane fades. Crashes do not. Between 2021 and 2023, there were 406 crashes on that corridor, with 29 cyclists and 52 pedestrians injured. Two cyclists and two pedestrians have died there since 2011. Council Members Rita Joseph and Crystal Hudson represent the area. Hudson’s office called the board vote “a necessary step.” Joseph and DOT did not comment, reported Streetsblog.
What City Hall has done — and hasn’t
The Council passed a law forcing DOT to publish monthly and annual progress on the Streets Master Plan. The mayor returned it unsigned; it became law anyway. The text requires public tracking of protected lanes, bus lanes, and signals, per Int 1105-2024. Council Member Rita Joseph co-sponsored it, and later voted yes on bills to speed up pavement markings and remove abandoned cars within 72 hours — hazards that block sightlines and crosswalks (Int 1160-2025, Int 0857-2024).
Joseph also backed measures to expand Open Streets, speed protected bike lanes, require speed humps near parks, and strengthen crash investigations and parking enforcement, according to Council records compiled in our timeline.
What would stop the next body on Caton?
Use tools we already name on paper. Three fixes rise from the data:
- Daylight the corners where turning trucks kill. A bill to ban parking within 20 feet of crosswalks and add barriers citywide is laid over in committee, with Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and others backing faster rollout, per Int 1138-2024.
- Harden turns and add leading pedestrian intervals at Bedford/Tilden and Coney Island/Caton. Failure to yield and right-turn strikes are written into the fatal files: 4707890, 4580430.
- Build the protected bike lane on Empire Boulevard the board asked for. The crash history is clear, per Streetsblog.
Slow every street; stop the worst repeaters
Lower speeds save lives. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. New York City can cut residential limits to 20 mph. Advocates are calling for a citywide default and for speed limiters on drivers who rack up tickets. Read our full brief and take action in our campaign guide.
One more number. In the last 12 months, this district saw 1 death and 877 injuries across 1,344 crashes. This year to date, crashes and serious injuries are up over last year-to-date, per our period stats. The slope is not down.
Call it what you want. The street keeps the score. We count the dead so you don’t forget them.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- Community Board Wants Protected Bike Lane on Empire Blvd., Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-26
- NYC Council – Legistar (Bill files and actions), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13
- CrashCount: Take Action, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
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District 40
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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.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 40
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Pickup Turns, Crushes Boy Cyclist on Linden▸Sep 3 - 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.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Aug 29 - 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.
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Motorcyclist Thrown, Bleeding After Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 26 - A motorcycle struck a sedan on Albany Avenue. The rider flew off, head split open, blood on the street. He stayed conscious, pain sharp in the morning light. The sedan’s side crumpled. No helmet. No mercy. Brooklyn traffic did not stop.
A violent crash unfolded near 815 Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the side of a southbound sedan. The 37-year-old motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe head lacerations and bleeding on the asphalt. He was conscious at the scene. The sedan’s 65-year-old driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no driver errors were cited. The impact left the sedan’s left side doors damaged and the motorcycle’s front end crushed. No further details on fault or cause were provided.
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Helmetless Motorcyclist Bleeds After Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 23 - 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.
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KIA Driver Distracted, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Aug 11 - A KIA sedan struck a 54-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car rolled on, undamaged. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with pain. No one else was hurt.
A KIA sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman suffered crush injuries to her leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “A KIA struck a 54-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage.” The only contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants. The data does not cite any pedestrian error as a cause. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.
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E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - 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.
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Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸Aug 4 - 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.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸Jul 28 - 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.
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E-skateboard Rider Slams Parked SUV on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 16 - A man on an e-skateboard crashed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. His body cut and bleeding, he lay on the street. The SUV never moved. The crash left pain and blood behind. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 41-year-old man riding an e-skateboard struck the back of a parked Ford SUV near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 41-year-old man on an e-skateboard slammed into the back of a parked Ford SUV. No helmet. Cuts tore through his body. Blood on the pavement. The SUV never moved.' The e-skateboard rider suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. No other injuries were reported.
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Sedan U-Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.
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Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Sep 3 - 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.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Aug 29 - 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.
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Motorcyclist Thrown, Bleeding After Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 26 - A motorcycle struck a sedan on Albany Avenue. The rider flew off, head split open, blood on the street. He stayed conscious, pain sharp in the morning light. The sedan’s side crumpled. No helmet. No mercy. Brooklyn traffic did not stop.
A violent crash unfolded near 815 Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the side of a southbound sedan. The 37-year-old motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe head lacerations and bleeding on the asphalt. He was conscious at the scene. The sedan’s 65-year-old driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no driver errors were cited. The impact left the sedan’s left side doors damaged and the motorcycle’s front end crushed. No further details on fault or cause were provided.
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Helmetless Motorcyclist Bleeds After Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 23 - 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.
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KIA Driver Distracted, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Aug 11 - A KIA sedan struck a 54-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car rolled on, undamaged. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with pain. No one else was hurt.
A KIA sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman suffered crush injuries to her leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “A KIA struck a 54-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage.” The only contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants. The data does not cite any pedestrian error as a cause. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.
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E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - 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.
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Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸Aug 4 - 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.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸Jul 28 - 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.
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E-skateboard Rider Slams Parked SUV on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 16 - A man on an e-skateboard crashed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. His body cut and bleeding, he lay on the street. The SUV never moved. The crash left pain and blood behind. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 41-year-old man riding an e-skateboard struck the back of a parked Ford SUV near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 41-year-old man on an e-skateboard slammed into the back of a parked Ford SUV. No helmet. Cuts tore through his body. Blood on the pavement. The SUV never moved.' The e-skateboard rider suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. No other injuries were reported.
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Sedan U-Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.
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Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Aug 29 - 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.
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Motorcyclist Thrown, Bleeding After Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 26 - A motorcycle struck a sedan on Albany Avenue. The rider flew off, head split open, blood on the street. He stayed conscious, pain sharp in the morning light. The sedan’s side crumpled. No helmet. No mercy. Brooklyn traffic did not stop.
A violent crash unfolded near 815 Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the side of a southbound sedan. The 37-year-old motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe head lacerations and bleeding on the asphalt. He was conscious at the scene. The sedan’s 65-year-old driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no driver errors were cited. The impact left the sedan’s left side doors damaged and the motorcycle’s front end crushed. No further details on fault or cause were provided.
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Helmetless Motorcyclist Bleeds After Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 23 - 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.
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KIA Driver Distracted, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Aug 11 - A KIA sedan struck a 54-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car rolled on, undamaged. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with pain. No one else was hurt.
A KIA sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman suffered crush injuries to her leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “A KIA struck a 54-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage.” The only contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants. The data does not cite any pedestrian error as a cause. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.
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E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - 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.
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Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸Aug 4 - 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.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸Jul 28 - 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.
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E-skateboard Rider Slams Parked SUV on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 16 - A man on an e-skateboard crashed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. His body cut and bleeding, he lay on the street. The SUV never moved. The crash left pain and blood behind. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 41-year-old man riding an e-skateboard struck the back of a parked Ford SUV near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 41-year-old man on an e-skateboard slammed into the back of a parked Ford SUV. No helmet. Cuts tore through his body. Blood on the pavement. The SUV never moved.' The e-skateboard rider suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. No other injuries were reported.
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Sedan U-Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.
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Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Aug 26 - A motorcycle struck a sedan on Albany Avenue. The rider flew off, head split open, blood on the street. He stayed conscious, pain sharp in the morning light. The sedan’s side crumpled. No helmet. No mercy. Brooklyn traffic did not stop.
A violent crash unfolded near 815 Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the side of a southbound sedan. The 37-year-old motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe head lacerations and bleeding on the asphalt. He was conscious at the scene. The sedan’s 65-year-old driver was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no driver errors were cited. The impact left the sedan’s left side doors damaged and the motorcycle’s front end crushed. No further details on fault or cause were provided.
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Helmetless Motorcyclist Bleeds After Brooklyn Crash▸Aug 23 - 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.
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KIA Driver Distracted, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Aug 11 - A KIA sedan struck a 54-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car rolled on, undamaged. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with pain. No one else was hurt.
A KIA sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman suffered crush injuries to her leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “A KIA struck a 54-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage.” The only contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants. The data does not cite any pedestrian error as a cause. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.
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E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - 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.
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Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸Aug 4 - 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.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸Jul 28 - 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.
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E-skateboard Rider Slams Parked SUV on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 16 - A man on an e-skateboard crashed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. His body cut and bleeding, he lay on the street. The SUV never moved. The crash left pain and blood behind. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 41-year-old man riding an e-skateboard struck the back of a parked Ford SUV near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 41-year-old man on an e-skateboard slammed into the back of a parked Ford SUV. No helmet. Cuts tore through his body. Blood on the pavement. The SUV never moved.' The e-skateboard rider suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. No other injuries were reported.
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Sedan U-Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.
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Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Aug 23 - 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.
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KIA Driver Distracted, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Aug 11 - A KIA sedan struck a 54-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car rolled on, undamaged. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with pain. No one else was hurt.
A KIA sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman suffered crush injuries to her leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “A KIA struck a 54-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage.” The only contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants. The data does not cite any pedestrian error as a cause. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.
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E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - 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.
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Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸Aug 4 - 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.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸Jul 28 - 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.
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E-skateboard Rider Slams Parked SUV on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 16 - A man on an e-skateboard crashed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. His body cut and bleeding, he lay on the street. The SUV never moved. The crash left pain and blood behind. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 41-year-old man riding an e-skateboard struck the back of a parked Ford SUV near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 41-year-old man on an e-skateboard slammed into the back of a parked Ford SUV. No helmet. Cuts tore through his body. Blood on the pavement. The SUV never moved.' The e-skateboard rider suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. No other injuries were reported.
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Sedan U-Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.
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Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Aug 11 - A KIA sedan struck a 54-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car rolled on, undamaged. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with pain. No one else was hurt.
A KIA sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman suffered crush injuries to her leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “A KIA struck a 54-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage.” The only contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported among the vehicle’s occupants. The data does not cite any pedestrian error as a cause. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.
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E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Crushed on Flatbush▸Aug 6 - 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.
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Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸Aug 4 - 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.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸Jul 28 - 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.
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E-skateboard Rider Slams Parked SUV on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 16 - A man on an e-skateboard crashed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. His body cut and bleeding, he lay on the street. The SUV never moved. The crash left pain and blood behind. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 41-year-old man riding an e-skateboard struck the back of a parked Ford SUV near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 41-year-old man on an e-skateboard slammed into the back of a parked Ford SUV. No helmet. Cuts tore through his body. Blood on the pavement. The SUV never moved.' The e-skateboard rider suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. No other injuries were reported.
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Sedan U-Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.
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Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Aug 6 - 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.
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Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush▸Aug 4 - 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.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸Jul 28 - 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.
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E-skateboard Rider Slams Parked SUV on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 16 - A man on an e-skateboard crashed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. His body cut and bleeding, he lay on the street. The SUV never moved. The crash left pain and blood behind. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 41-year-old man riding an e-skateboard struck the back of a parked Ford SUV near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 41-year-old man on an e-skateboard slammed into the back of a parked Ford SUV. No helmet. Cuts tore through his body. Blood on the pavement. The SUV never moved.' The e-skateboard rider suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. No other injuries were reported.
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Sedan U-Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.
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Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Aug 4 - 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.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts▸Jul 28 - 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.
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E-skateboard Rider Slams Parked SUV on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 16 - A man on an e-skateboard crashed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. His body cut and bleeding, he lay on the street. The SUV never moved. The crash left pain and blood behind. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 41-year-old man riding an e-skateboard struck the back of a parked Ford SUV near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 41-year-old man on an e-skateboard slammed into the back of a parked Ford SUV. No helmet. Cuts tore through his body. Blood on the pavement. The SUV never moved.' The e-skateboard rider suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. No other injuries were reported.
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Sedan U-Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.
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Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Jul 28 - 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.
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E-skateboard Rider Slams Parked SUV on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 16 - A man on an e-skateboard crashed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. His body cut and bleeding, he lay on the street. The SUV never moved. The crash left pain and blood behind. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 41-year-old man riding an e-skateboard struck the back of a parked Ford SUV near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 41-year-old man on an e-skateboard slammed into the back of a parked Ford SUV. No helmet. Cuts tore through his body. Blood on the pavement. The SUV never moved.' The e-skateboard rider suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. No other injuries were reported.
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Sedan U-Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.
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Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Jul 16 - A man on an e-skateboard crashed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. His body cut and bleeding, he lay on the street. The SUV never moved. The crash left pain and blood behind. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark.
A 41-year-old man riding an e-skateboard struck the back of a parked Ford SUV near Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 41-year-old man on an e-skateboard slammed into the back of a parked Ford SUV. No helmet. Cuts tore through his body. Blood on the pavement. The SUV never moved.' The e-skateboard rider suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash. No other injuries were reported.
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Sedan U-Turn Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.
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Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Jul 14 - A sedan swung wide on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter passed. The woman flew, skin burning on asphalt. Her arm blistered. She was conscious, in pain. The car stopped. She did not. Driver turned improperly. Failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue collided with a woman riding an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan 'swung wide in a U-turn' as the e-scooter passed. The impact ejected the 28-year-old woman, leaving her with severe burns and blisters on her arm. She was conscious and in pain at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt while the car remained still, unscathed.
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Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn▸Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Jun 19 - 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.
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Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford▸May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
May 29 - 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.
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E-Scooter Rider Crushed by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
May 12 - Midnight on Empire Boulevard. A sedan turned right. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. She stayed conscious. Her head bore the brunt. Distraction ruled both vehicles. One rider paid the price.
A crash at Empire Boulevard and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a right turn and an e-scooter traveling straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter slammed its front into the rear bumper. A 26-year-old woman hit head-first. Conscious. Crushed.' The e-scooter rider, a 26-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and crush injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was operated by a driver with a permit. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The data shows distraction and inexperience on both sides. The cost fell on the vulnerable rider.
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Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop▸Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Mar 12 - 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.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Feb 21 - 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.
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Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 2 - 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.
Feb 2 - 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.