Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 45?
Brooklyn Bleeds While Politicians Dither: Demand Real Safety Now
District 45: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
Death and Injury on Brooklyn Streets
The numbers do not lie. In District 45, eight people have died and 3,145 have been injured in traffic crashes since 2022. Fifty-two were left with serious injuries. The dead include children, elders, cyclists, and pedestrians. The living carry scars you cannot see.
Just last year, a 74-year-old woman was killed crossing Avenue D with the signal. The driver turned left and struck her. She died at the intersection. The cause: “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” according to crash data.
A 53-year-old woman on a bike was killed at Cortelyou Road and New York Avenue. The driver failed to yield. She was ejected and died at the scene. No helmet could save her. No law protected her. The street did not forgive.
Who Bears the Brunt
SUVs and cars did the most harm—three deaths, 494 injuries. Trucks and buses killed two, injured 38. Motorcycles and mopeds hurt ten. Bikes, too, left their mark, but the toll is not the same. The weight of steel, the speed, the blind turn—these are the killers.
What Has Been Done—And What Has Not
Council Member Farah N. Louis has voted for some safety bills. She backed laws to clear abandoned vehicles, restore pavement markings, and boost plate enforcement. She sponsored a bill to give seniors bike share discounts. These are steps, but small ones.
But Louis also sponsored a bill to lower e-bike speeds to 15 mph. This targets the vulnerable, not the reckless. It does not stop the cars that kill. It does not slow the SUVs that crush. It does not fix the street.
The Words That Remain
After a crash, the words are always the same. “He lost control when he was doing donuts with the vehicle,” said the driver. “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter,” said Ruiz’s sister-in-law.
What Now
This is not fate. This is policy.
Call Council Member Louis. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for those who walk and bike. Every day of delay is another life at risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is the New York City Council and how does it work?
▸ Where does District 45 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in District 45?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in District 45?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-12
- Two Pedestrians Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, amny, Published 2025-07-12
- File Int 1312-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11
Fix the Problem
District 45
1434 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-629-2900
250 Broadway, Suite 1831, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6859
Other Representatives
District 41
3520 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Room 324, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 21
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
District 45 Council District 45 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 67, AD 41, SD 21.
It contains Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, Midwood, East Flatbush-Erasmus, East Flatbush-Farragut, East Flatbush-Rugby, Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatlands, Brooklyn CB17, Brooklyn CB14.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 45
Int 0161-2024Louis sponsors bill to require raised speed reducers, boosting street safety.▸Council wants DOT to check 100 speed camera spots a year for raised speed bumps. If possible, bumps go in within a year. DOT must track and report on driver behavior changes. No delay. No loopholes.
Int 0161-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Louis (primary), Carr, Ung, Holden, Ariola, Paladino, and Morano. The bill orders DOT to assess at least 100 speed camera locations each year for raised speed reducer feasibility. If feasible, DOT must install the bump within a year. The law demands annual reports on these checks and on shifts in dangerous driving at treated sites. The bill summary reads: 'requiring a raised speed reducer feasibility assessment at speed camera locations.' Council aims to force physical changes where cameras alone fail.
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File Int 0161-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
SUV Left Turn Crushes Sedan Driver’s Neck▸A Hyundai SUV turned left on Avenue H. It struck the side of an Infiniti sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck crush injuries. Night air thickened. Driver inattention cut through Brooklyn’s quiet.
According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV was making a left turn at Avenue H and East 38th Street when it struck the right side of an Infiniti sedan that was traveling straight. The crash occurred at 22:25 in Brooklyn. The report states the SUV’s driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact crushed the sedan driver’s neck. The 27-year-old man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, remained conscious after the collision. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A Hyundai SUV turned left. An Infiniti sedan went straight. The SUV struck the sedan’s side. A 27-year-old man, belted in, suffered crush injuries to his neck. He stayed awake. The street went quiet.' The report does not cite any contributing actions by the injured driver. The focus remains on the left-turning SUV and the danger posed by driver inattention.
Int 0079-2024Louis co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.▸Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.
Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.
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File Int 0079-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
2Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Scooter Riders▸Steel struck flesh on East 38th. A Lexus, driver distracted, plowed into two men atop an e-scooter. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. No helmets. They lay conscious, broken, the street stained. The car kept moving, danger unchecked.
Two men riding an e-scooter on East 38th Street near Avenue D in Brooklyn were struck by a Lexus sedan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 19:47, with both victims—aged 23 and 26—suffering severe lacerations and partial ejection from the scooter. The report states, 'A Lexus struck an e-scooter carrying two men. No helmets. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. Steel met flesh. Skin split open.' Both men were conscious but badly injured, left broken across the road. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary failure remains with the distracted driver. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
2Rear-End Crash Injures Woman and Child in Brooklyn▸A Toyota sedan struck from behind on Ralph Avenue. The driver, a woman, crushed at the wheel. Her son, 11, sat dazed, bleeding from the head. Metal and flesh met. Two lives jarred, held upright in the aftermath.
A Toyota sedan was rear-ended near Ralph Avenue and Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was struck from behind. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower body. Her 11-year-old son, riding in the front seat, was left bleeding from the head. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The impact left two occupants injured, their lives altered in a moment of violence on the road.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A taxi hit a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The cab’s front end crumpled. The man stood, dazed, head bleeding. No signal. No warning. Night air thick with shock. The city kept moving.
A 36-year-old man was struck by a northbound taxi while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1738 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:27 a.m. The pedestrian suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. The report describes the man as standing in shock after the impact, with blood pooling on the blacktop and the taxi’s front end crumpled. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was crossing mid-block, with no signal or crosswalk present, but no driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.
Sedan Slams E-Scooter on Church Avenue▸A sedan plowed into an e-scooter on Church Avenue. The rider, 37, flew from his seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He lay conscious, crushed and broken, as traffic roared past in Brooklyn dusk.
A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter at Church Avenue and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 37, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head crushed. He lay conscious in the street, blood spreading beneath him like a shadow that would not leave.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. No other injuries were reported.
SUV Slams Bus, Boy’s Back Broken▸A bus turned right on Ralph Avenue. An SUV crashed into its rear. A 13-year-old boy sat belted in the front seat. The impact broke his back. He stayed conscious. Pain filled the car. Metal and bone both crushed.
A crash on Ralph Avenue near 1386 in Brooklyn left a 13-year-old boy injured. According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn when an SUV struck it from behind. The boy, riding as a front passenger in the SUV and wearing a lap belt, suffered a broken back and crush injuries but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the bus’s rear, showing clear evidence of the listed driver error. No other injuries were reported. The boy’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance.
Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Hyundai Sedan Slams Head-On Kings Highway▸A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
Council wants DOT to check 100 speed camera spots a year for raised speed bumps. If possible, bumps go in within a year. DOT must track and report on driver behavior changes. No delay. No loopholes.
Int 0161-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Louis (primary), Carr, Ung, Holden, Ariola, Paladino, and Morano. The bill orders DOT to assess at least 100 speed camera locations each year for raised speed reducer feasibility. If feasible, DOT must install the bump within a year. The law demands annual reports on these checks and on shifts in dangerous driving at treated sites. The bill summary reads: 'requiring a raised speed reducer feasibility assessment at speed camera locations.' Council aims to force physical changes where cameras alone fail.
- File Int 0161-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
SUV Left Turn Crushes Sedan Driver’s Neck▸A Hyundai SUV turned left on Avenue H. It struck the side of an Infiniti sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck crush injuries. Night air thickened. Driver inattention cut through Brooklyn’s quiet.
According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV was making a left turn at Avenue H and East 38th Street when it struck the right side of an Infiniti sedan that was traveling straight. The crash occurred at 22:25 in Brooklyn. The report states the SUV’s driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact crushed the sedan driver’s neck. The 27-year-old man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, remained conscious after the collision. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A Hyundai SUV turned left. An Infiniti sedan went straight. The SUV struck the sedan’s side. A 27-year-old man, belted in, suffered crush injuries to his neck. He stayed awake. The street went quiet.' The report does not cite any contributing actions by the injured driver. The focus remains on the left-turning SUV and the danger posed by driver inattention.
Int 0079-2024Louis co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.▸Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.
Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.
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File Int 0079-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
2Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Scooter Riders▸Steel struck flesh on East 38th. A Lexus, driver distracted, plowed into two men atop an e-scooter. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. No helmets. They lay conscious, broken, the street stained. The car kept moving, danger unchecked.
Two men riding an e-scooter on East 38th Street near Avenue D in Brooklyn were struck by a Lexus sedan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 19:47, with both victims—aged 23 and 26—suffering severe lacerations and partial ejection from the scooter. The report states, 'A Lexus struck an e-scooter carrying two men. No helmets. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. Steel met flesh. Skin split open.' Both men were conscious but badly injured, left broken across the road. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary failure remains with the distracted driver. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
2Rear-End Crash Injures Woman and Child in Brooklyn▸A Toyota sedan struck from behind on Ralph Avenue. The driver, a woman, crushed at the wheel. Her son, 11, sat dazed, bleeding from the head. Metal and flesh met. Two lives jarred, held upright in the aftermath.
A Toyota sedan was rear-ended near Ralph Avenue and Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was struck from behind. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower body. Her 11-year-old son, riding in the front seat, was left bleeding from the head. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The impact left two occupants injured, their lives altered in a moment of violence on the road.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A taxi hit a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The cab’s front end crumpled. The man stood, dazed, head bleeding. No signal. No warning. Night air thick with shock. The city kept moving.
A 36-year-old man was struck by a northbound taxi while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1738 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:27 a.m. The pedestrian suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. The report describes the man as standing in shock after the impact, with blood pooling on the blacktop and the taxi’s front end crumpled. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was crossing mid-block, with no signal or crosswalk present, but no driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.
Sedan Slams E-Scooter on Church Avenue▸A sedan plowed into an e-scooter on Church Avenue. The rider, 37, flew from his seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He lay conscious, crushed and broken, as traffic roared past in Brooklyn dusk.
A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter at Church Avenue and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 37, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head crushed. He lay conscious in the street, blood spreading beneath him like a shadow that would not leave.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. No other injuries were reported.
SUV Slams Bus, Boy’s Back Broken▸A bus turned right on Ralph Avenue. An SUV crashed into its rear. A 13-year-old boy sat belted in the front seat. The impact broke his back. He stayed conscious. Pain filled the car. Metal and bone both crushed.
A crash on Ralph Avenue near 1386 in Brooklyn left a 13-year-old boy injured. According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn when an SUV struck it from behind. The boy, riding as a front passenger in the SUV and wearing a lap belt, suffered a broken back and crush injuries but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the bus’s rear, showing clear evidence of the listed driver error. No other injuries were reported. The boy’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance.
Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Hyundai Sedan Slams Head-On Kings Highway▸A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A Hyundai SUV turned left on Avenue H. It struck the side of an Infiniti sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck crush injuries. Night air thickened. Driver inattention cut through Brooklyn’s quiet.
According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV was making a left turn at Avenue H and East 38th Street when it struck the right side of an Infiniti sedan that was traveling straight. The crash occurred at 22:25 in Brooklyn. The report states the SUV’s driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact crushed the sedan driver’s neck. The 27-year-old man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, remained conscious after the collision. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A Hyundai SUV turned left. An Infiniti sedan went straight. The SUV struck the sedan’s side. A 27-year-old man, belted in, suffered crush injuries to his neck. He stayed awake. The street went quiet.' The report does not cite any contributing actions by the injured driver. The focus remains on the left-turning SUV and the danger posed by driver inattention.
Int 0079-2024Louis co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.▸Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.
Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.
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2Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Scooter Riders▸Steel struck flesh on East 38th. A Lexus, driver distracted, plowed into two men atop an e-scooter. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. No helmets. They lay conscious, broken, the street stained. The car kept moving, danger unchecked.
Two men riding an e-scooter on East 38th Street near Avenue D in Brooklyn were struck by a Lexus sedan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 19:47, with both victims—aged 23 and 26—suffering severe lacerations and partial ejection from the scooter. The report states, 'A Lexus struck an e-scooter carrying two men. No helmets. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. Steel met flesh. Skin split open.' Both men were conscious but badly injured, left broken across the road. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary failure remains with the distracted driver. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
2Rear-End Crash Injures Woman and Child in Brooklyn▸A Toyota sedan struck from behind on Ralph Avenue. The driver, a woman, crushed at the wheel. Her son, 11, sat dazed, bleeding from the head. Metal and flesh met. Two lives jarred, held upright in the aftermath.
A Toyota sedan was rear-ended near Ralph Avenue and Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was struck from behind. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower body. Her 11-year-old son, riding in the front seat, was left bleeding from the head. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The impact left two occupants injured, their lives altered in a moment of violence on the road.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A taxi hit a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The cab’s front end crumpled. The man stood, dazed, head bleeding. No signal. No warning. Night air thick with shock. The city kept moving.
A 36-year-old man was struck by a northbound taxi while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1738 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:27 a.m. The pedestrian suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. The report describes the man as standing in shock after the impact, with blood pooling on the blacktop and the taxi’s front end crumpled. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was crossing mid-block, with no signal or crosswalk present, but no driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.
Sedan Slams E-Scooter on Church Avenue▸A sedan plowed into an e-scooter on Church Avenue. The rider, 37, flew from his seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He lay conscious, crushed and broken, as traffic roared past in Brooklyn dusk.
A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter at Church Avenue and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 37, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head crushed. He lay conscious in the street, blood spreading beneath him like a shadow that would not leave.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. No other injuries were reported.
SUV Slams Bus, Boy’s Back Broken▸A bus turned right on Ralph Avenue. An SUV crashed into its rear. A 13-year-old boy sat belted in the front seat. The impact broke his back. He stayed conscious. Pain filled the car. Metal and bone both crushed.
A crash on Ralph Avenue near 1386 in Brooklyn left a 13-year-old boy injured. According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn when an SUV struck it from behind. The boy, riding as a front passenger in the SUV and wearing a lap belt, suffered a broken back and crush injuries but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the bus’s rear, showing clear evidence of the listed driver error. No other injuries were reported. The boy’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance.
Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Hyundai Sedan Slams Head-On Kings Highway▸A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.
Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.
- File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08
2Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Scooter Riders▸Steel struck flesh on East 38th. A Lexus, driver distracted, plowed into two men atop an e-scooter. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. No helmets. They lay conscious, broken, the street stained. The car kept moving, danger unchecked.
Two men riding an e-scooter on East 38th Street near Avenue D in Brooklyn were struck by a Lexus sedan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 19:47, with both victims—aged 23 and 26—suffering severe lacerations and partial ejection from the scooter. The report states, 'A Lexus struck an e-scooter carrying two men. No helmets. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. Steel met flesh. Skin split open.' Both men were conscious but badly injured, left broken across the road. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary failure remains with the distracted driver. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
2Rear-End Crash Injures Woman and Child in Brooklyn▸A Toyota sedan struck from behind on Ralph Avenue. The driver, a woman, crushed at the wheel. Her son, 11, sat dazed, bleeding from the head. Metal and flesh met. Two lives jarred, held upright in the aftermath.
A Toyota sedan was rear-ended near Ralph Avenue and Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was struck from behind. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower body. Her 11-year-old son, riding in the front seat, was left bleeding from the head. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The impact left two occupants injured, their lives altered in a moment of violence on the road.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A taxi hit a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The cab’s front end crumpled. The man stood, dazed, head bleeding. No signal. No warning. Night air thick with shock. The city kept moving.
A 36-year-old man was struck by a northbound taxi while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1738 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:27 a.m. The pedestrian suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. The report describes the man as standing in shock after the impact, with blood pooling on the blacktop and the taxi’s front end crumpled. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was crossing mid-block, with no signal or crosswalk present, but no driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.
Sedan Slams E-Scooter on Church Avenue▸A sedan plowed into an e-scooter on Church Avenue. The rider, 37, flew from his seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He lay conscious, crushed and broken, as traffic roared past in Brooklyn dusk.
A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter at Church Avenue and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 37, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head crushed. He lay conscious in the street, blood spreading beneath him like a shadow that would not leave.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. No other injuries were reported.
SUV Slams Bus, Boy’s Back Broken▸A bus turned right on Ralph Avenue. An SUV crashed into its rear. A 13-year-old boy sat belted in the front seat. The impact broke his back. He stayed conscious. Pain filled the car. Metal and bone both crushed.
A crash on Ralph Avenue near 1386 in Brooklyn left a 13-year-old boy injured. According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn when an SUV struck it from behind. The boy, riding as a front passenger in the SUV and wearing a lap belt, suffered a broken back and crush injuries but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the bus’s rear, showing clear evidence of the listed driver error. No other injuries were reported. The boy’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance.
Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Hyundai Sedan Slams Head-On Kings Highway▸A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
Steel struck flesh on East 38th. A Lexus, driver distracted, plowed into two men atop an e-scooter. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. No helmets. They lay conscious, broken, the street stained. The car kept moving, danger unchecked.
Two men riding an e-scooter on East 38th Street near Avenue D in Brooklyn were struck by a Lexus sedan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 19:47, with both victims—aged 23 and 26—suffering severe lacerations and partial ejection from the scooter. The report states, 'A Lexus struck an e-scooter carrying two men. No helmets. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. Steel met flesh. Skin split open.' Both men were conscious but badly injured, left broken across the road. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary failure remains with the distracted driver. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
2Rear-End Crash Injures Woman and Child in Brooklyn▸A Toyota sedan struck from behind on Ralph Avenue. The driver, a woman, crushed at the wheel. Her son, 11, sat dazed, bleeding from the head. Metal and flesh met. Two lives jarred, held upright in the aftermath.
A Toyota sedan was rear-ended near Ralph Avenue and Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was struck from behind. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower body. Her 11-year-old son, riding in the front seat, was left bleeding from the head. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The impact left two occupants injured, their lives altered in a moment of violence on the road.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A taxi hit a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The cab’s front end crumpled. The man stood, dazed, head bleeding. No signal. No warning. Night air thick with shock. The city kept moving.
A 36-year-old man was struck by a northbound taxi while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1738 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:27 a.m. The pedestrian suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. The report describes the man as standing in shock after the impact, with blood pooling on the blacktop and the taxi’s front end crumpled. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was crossing mid-block, with no signal or crosswalk present, but no driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.
Sedan Slams E-Scooter on Church Avenue▸A sedan plowed into an e-scooter on Church Avenue. The rider, 37, flew from his seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He lay conscious, crushed and broken, as traffic roared past in Brooklyn dusk.
A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter at Church Avenue and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 37, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head crushed. He lay conscious in the street, blood spreading beneath him like a shadow that would not leave.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. No other injuries were reported.
SUV Slams Bus, Boy’s Back Broken▸A bus turned right on Ralph Avenue. An SUV crashed into its rear. A 13-year-old boy sat belted in the front seat. The impact broke his back. He stayed conscious. Pain filled the car. Metal and bone both crushed.
A crash on Ralph Avenue near 1386 in Brooklyn left a 13-year-old boy injured. According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn when an SUV struck it from behind. The boy, riding as a front passenger in the SUV and wearing a lap belt, suffered a broken back and crush injuries but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the bus’s rear, showing clear evidence of the listed driver error. No other injuries were reported. The boy’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance.
Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Hyundai Sedan Slams Head-On Kings Highway▸A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A Toyota sedan struck from behind on Ralph Avenue. The driver, a woman, crushed at the wheel. Her son, 11, sat dazed, bleeding from the head. Metal and flesh met. Two lives jarred, held upright in the aftermath.
A Toyota sedan was rear-ended near Ralph Avenue and Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was struck from behind. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower body. Her 11-year-old son, riding in the front seat, was left bleeding from the head. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The impact left two occupants injured, their lives altered in a moment of violence on the road.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸A taxi hit a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The cab’s front end crumpled. The man stood, dazed, head bleeding. No signal. No warning. Night air thick with shock. The city kept moving.
A 36-year-old man was struck by a northbound taxi while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1738 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:27 a.m. The pedestrian suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. The report describes the man as standing in shock after the impact, with blood pooling on the blacktop and the taxi’s front end crumpled. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was crossing mid-block, with no signal or crosswalk present, but no driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.
Sedan Slams E-Scooter on Church Avenue▸A sedan plowed into an e-scooter on Church Avenue. The rider, 37, flew from his seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He lay conscious, crushed and broken, as traffic roared past in Brooklyn dusk.
A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter at Church Avenue and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 37, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head crushed. He lay conscious in the street, blood spreading beneath him like a shadow that would not leave.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. No other injuries were reported.
SUV Slams Bus, Boy’s Back Broken▸A bus turned right on Ralph Avenue. An SUV crashed into its rear. A 13-year-old boy sat belted in the front seat. The impact broke his back. He stayed conscious. Pain filled the car. Metal and bone both crushed.
A crash on Ralph Avenue near 1386 in Brooklyn left a 13-year-old boy injured. According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn when an SUV struck it from behind. The boy, riding as a front passenger in the SUV and wearing a lap belt, suffered a broken back and crush injuries but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the bus’s rear, showing clear evidence of the listed driver error. No other injuries were reported. The boy’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance.
Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Hyundai Sedan Slams Head-On Kings Highway▸A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A taxi hit a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The cab’s front end crumpled. The man stood, dazed, head bleeding. No signal. No warning. Night air thick with shock. The city kept moving.
A 36-year-old man was struck by a northbound taxi while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1738 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:27 a.m. The pedestrian suffered a head wound and severe bleeding. The report describes the man as standing in shock after the impact, with blood pooling on the blacktop and the taxi’s front end crumpled. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was crossing mid-block, with no signal or crosswalk present, but no driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.
Sedan Slams E-Scooter on Church Avenue▸A sedan plowed into an e-scooter on Church Avenue. The rider, 37, flew from his seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He lay conscious, crushed and broken, as traffic roared past in Brooklyn dusk.
A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter at Church Avenue and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 37, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head crushed. He lay conscious in the street, blood spreading beneath him like a shadow that would not leave.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. No other injuries were reported.
SUV Slams Bus, Boy’s Back Broken▸A bus turned right on Ralph Avenue. An SUV crashed into its rear. A 13-year-old boy sat belted in the front seat. The impact broke his back. He stayed conscious. Pain filled the car. Metal and bone both crushed.
A crash on Ralph Avenue near 1386 in Brooklyn left a 13-year-old boy injured. According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn when an SUV struck it from behind. The boy, riding as a front passenger in the SUV and wearing a lap belt, suffered a broken back and crush injuries but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the bus’s rear, showing clear evidence of the listed driver error. No other injuries were reported. The boy’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance.
Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Hyundai Sedan Slams Head-On Kings Highway▸A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A sedan plowed into an e-scooter on Church Avenue. The rider, 37, flew from his seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He lay conscious, crushed and broken, as traffic roared past in Brooklyn dusk.
A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter at Church Avenue and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck an eastbound e-scooter. The rider, 37, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head crushed. He lay conscious in the street, blood spreading beneath him like a shadow that would not leave.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. No other injuries were reported.
SUV Slams Bus, Boy’s Back Broken▸A bus turned right on Ralph Avenue. An SUV crashed into its rear. A 13-year-old boy sat belted in the front seat. The impact broke his back. He stayed conscious. Pain filled the car. Metal and bone both crushed.
A crash on Ralph Avenue near 1386 in Brooklyn left a 13-year-old boy injured. According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn when an SUV struck it from behind. The boy, riding as a front passenger in the SUV and wearing a lap belt, suffered a broken back and crush injuries but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the bus’s rear, showing clear evidence of the listed driver error. No other injuries were reported. The boy’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance.
Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Hyundai Sedan Slams Head-On Kings Highway▸A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A bus turned right on Ralph Avenue. An SUV crashed into its rear. A 13-year-old boy sat belted in the front seat. The impact broke his back. He stayed conscious. Pain filled the car. Metal and bone both crushed.
A crash on Ralph Avenue near 1386 in Brooklyn left a 13-year-old boy injured. According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn when an SUV struck it from behind. The boy, riding as a front passenger in the SUV and wearing a lap belt, suffered a broken back and crush injuries but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the bus’s rear, showing clear evidence of the listed driver error. No other injuries were reported. The boy’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance.
Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies▸A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Hyundai Sedan Slams Head-On Kings Highway▸A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.
A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.
Hyundai Sedan Slams Head-On Kings Highway▸A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm▸Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.
Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Utica▸A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A sedan sped down Utica Avenue. It hit a 63-year-old man crossing the street. Blood pooled. Parked cars crumpled. The man suffered a head wound. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A 63-year-old man was crossing Utica Avenue near 1656 when a speeding sedan struck him in the head. According to the police report, 'A 63-year-old man, crossing without a signal, struck in the head by a speeding sedan. Blood pooled on the street. Parked cars crumpled.' The crash left the pedestrian with severe lacerations and a serious head injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Several parked vehicles were damaged in the impact. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of speeding vehicles to people on foot.
SUV Slams Pedestrian on Newkirk Avenue▸A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Plows BMW Into Ten Parked Cars▸A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A young, unlicensed woman tore down Nostrand Avenue before dawn. She slammed a BMW into ten parked cars. Her head bled. A child in the front seat suffered chest pain. Metal screamed. The street woke to carnage and inexperience.
A BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed woman, crashed into ten parked vehicles on Nostrand Avenue before sunrise. According to the police report, the driver was young, unlicensed, and wore no seatbelt. Her head was bleeding, but she remained conscious. A child passenger in the front seat, also unrestrained, suffered chest pain and nausea. The crash left a trail of damaged sedans, SUVs, and a van. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The absence of seatbelts for both driver and child is noted only after driver errors. No other violations or contributing factors are cited.
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K▸A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.
A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.
2Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop▸A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.
Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush▸A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.
A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush▸A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.
A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.
Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn▸A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.
A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue▸A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.
A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.
A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.