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A 59-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and fractured his hip and upper leg after a crash on Morgan Avenue. The rider was conscious but seriously injured. The collision involved an SUV hitting the bike’s front end, causing severe trauma.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected during a collision with an SUV on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the crash impact caused severe injuries. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front bumper, damaging the bike’s center front end. The rider was conscious after the crash but sustained serious injuries requiring medical attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Humboldt Street at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The crash happened in Brooklyn’s 34th council district.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Humboldt Street struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, suffering a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but at a marked crosswalk. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV. The crash highlights a failure by the driver to yield to a pedestrian legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Humboldt Street. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash involved improper lane usage by the driver of the sedan.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Humboldt Street collided with a sedan making a left turn southwest. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation, resulting in injury severity level 3. The motorcycle had damage to its center front end, while the sedan showed no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the sedan's part. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old female passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Morgan Avenue. The SUV hit the sedan from behind at unsafe speed with alcohol involved. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV rear-ended a sedan on Morgan Avenue, causing a chain reaction involving a third sedan. The front passenger in the first sedan, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV struck the sedan at the center back end, damaging both vehicles. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol impairment and unsafe speed as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries and shock after an SUV with defective brakes struck his vehicle from behind. The crash happened on Grand Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver was restrained and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, an SUV stopped in traffic on Grand Street was struck from behind by a sedan traveling east. The SUV's brakes were defective, and the driver's view was obstructed, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and moped crashed head-on on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male moped driver suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a moped collided head-on on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the collision. The motorcycle driver was licensed and female, while the moped driver's license status was not provided. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 19-year-old male e-bicyclist on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was starting from parking and passed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a northbound e-bike. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, also male and licensed in New York, was starting from parking when the crash occurred. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The cyclist complained of pain and nausea and was in shock. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck merging on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck a flat rack truck. Both drivers, women aged 29 and 36, suffered upper arm and hip injuries. Slippery pavement contributed. Both wore seat belts. Shock and pain reported. No ejections.

According to the police report, a box truck merging eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with a flat rack truck traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred on the box truck's left side doors and the flat rack's center front end. Two female occupants were injured: the 29-year-old driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries, and the 36-year-old driver occupant sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. Neither occupant was ejected from their vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a sedan on Grand Street near Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the bike’s left front bumper as it started from parking. The bicyclist suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan starting from parking on Grand Street collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman was hit while crossing Grand Street with the signal. The driver, turning right, failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. The crash left her in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Street and Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Mercedes SUV, making a right turn northeast, struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and no other occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped slammed into a turning pickup at Grand and Graham. The rider, helmeted, flew and landed hard. His head was crushed. He died at 45. The pickup’s side was dented. The street fell silent. Another life lost to traffic violence.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a man riding a moped struck the side of a pickup truck as it turned. The moped rider, age 45, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He wore a helmet. The pickup’s right side doors were dented. The driver of the pickup, age 28, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling west; the pickup was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one man dead and a city street quiet once more.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman was injured while getting on a vehicle on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, struck her on the right rear quarter panel. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Graham Avenue in Brooklyn while getting on a vehicle. The driver of a 2022 SUV, traveling south, struck her on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected after colliding with a vehicle making a right turn on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered back contusions and bruises despite wearing a helmet. The crash was caused by driver inattention.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue struck the right rear bumper of a vehicle making a right turn. The 22-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained back injuries, including contusions and bruises. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle involved in the turn showed no damage, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was struck while crossing Union Avenue with the signal. The impact hit his knee and lower leg, causing bruises. He remained conscious but injured. The vehicle traveled east, hitting the pedestrian center front. Details on driver errors are unspecified.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Union Avenue and Meeker Avenue while crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No information on vehicle type, driver identity, or license status was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changed lanes unsafely on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. It struck the right front bumper of a GMC SUV. The impact injured a 43-year-old female passenger in the rear seat of the SUV. She suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway changed lanes unsafely and collided with the right front bumper of a GMC SUV also traveling east. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. A 43-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver errors listed include unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman was struck while crossing Metropolitan Avenue against the signal. The SUV hit her center front, causing a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. She remained conscious after the impact. The driver was going straight eastbound.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Metropolitan Avenue at Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV traveling eastbound. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV and a Toyota sedan crashed at Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford SUV traveling west collided with a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling south on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the front of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of another vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The 25-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions. Police cited following too closely and driver inattention as factors. Airbag deployed; no ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan was injured when his vehicle rear-ended another sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The driver sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Nissan's airbag deployed upon impact, and the driver was not ejected. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling eastbound, with one truck merging nearby but sustaining no damage. The collision caused center front-end damage to the Nissan and rear-end damage to the other sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed man on an e-scooter crashed in Brooklyn at Morgan Avenue. The scooter’s front center hit an unknown object. The 25-year-old driver suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driving an e-scooter in Brooklyn was injured when his vehicle’s center front end collided with an unknown object. The driver was not ejected but sustained contusions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No safety equipment was reported in use. The crash occurred while the driver was traveling straight ahead near Morgan Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Porter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight before impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Porter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2016 Honda sedan, a 38-year-old man, was injured with elbow and lower arm pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, with impact on the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Infiniti sedan. Both drivers were licensed, one from New York and the other from New Jersey. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15