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A man on a motorbike crashed into a turning truck on Morgan Avenue. He was thrown from the bike. His head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The truck kept moving. The crash left one dead. Streets stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded on Morgan Avenue. According to the police report, a man riding a motorbike collided with a truck that was making a left turn. The rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected from his bike. His head struck the pavement, resulting in fatal injuries. The truck, a large carry-all, sustained no damage and its driver was not hurt. Police cited 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The report notes the rider had no helmet, but only after listing the driver error. No other injuries were reported. The impact ended one life and left the street unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A box truck struck a sedan parked on Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck had defective brakes. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The sedan’s 47-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists defective brakes on the box truck as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of the truck and the center back end of the sedan. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The crash highlights mechanical failure as a key cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A van making a left turn struck a sedan traveling east on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and passenger distraction as factors.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford van was making a left turn on Vandervort Avenue when it collided with a 2014 sedan traveling straight east. The sedan’s 20-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The van’s point of impact was its left front bumper, while the sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Conselyea Street in Brooklyn. The Ford pick-up truck hit him center front with no vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Conselyea Street in Brooklyn when a 2019 Ford pick-up truck traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi driver made an improper lane change on Johnson Avenue. The taxi’s left front quarter panel struck the SUV’s front center. The SUV’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Johnson Avenue attempted an improper passing maneuver and collided with a westbound SUV going straight. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front quarter panel and the SUV’s center front end. The SUV’s front passenger, a 40-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "View Obstructed/Limited," indicating driver error on the taxi’s part. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 43-year-old woman was struck on Maujer Street in Brooklyn. Two SUVs were involved. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver’s inattention and aggressive driving caused the crash. The victim was conscious and injured off the roadway.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Maujer Street in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle. The victim, a 43-year-old woman, suffered a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm. The crash involved two SUVs traveling west; one was stopped in traffic while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi and a sedan crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Alcohol and improper lane usage contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a taxi and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists alcohol involvement and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the taxi was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound. The crash highlights driver errors related to alcohol use and lane management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A pickup truck changed lanes and struck the rear of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and caused moderate injury.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway changed lanes and collided with the center back end of a sport utility vehicle also traveling east. The SUV was driven by a 42-year-old woman who was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center back end and center front end respectively. The pickup truck driver was licensed and from New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old man was struck by a southbound taxi on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The taxi hit the pedestrian head-on, causing moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a taxi traveling south on Vandervort Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or signals were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545032, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. He suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Bushwick Avenue struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Tesla sedan struck a 27-year-old e-scooter driver on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved driver inattention and disregard for traffic control.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a Tesla sedan on Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on the part of the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet, but the crash was caused by the sedan driver's failure to obey traffic signals and pay attention. The sedan was traveling east, and the e-scooter south, both going straight ahead when the sedan struck the scooter at its front center.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist, a 58-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions and leg wounds. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a motorcycle rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The motorcyclist, a 58-year-old male driver, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan suffered front-end damage while the motorcycle was damaged at the rear. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV making a U-turn on Johnson Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries. The driver was unconscious with internal injuries. Failure to yield and driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west collided with an SUV making a U-turn northbound on Johnson Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained severe injuries to his entire body, rendering him unconscious. The SUV driver was licensed and had one occupant. The crash damaged the SUV's right side doors and demolished the motorcycle's front end. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was not at fault. The collision highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and become distracted during maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 26-year-old man driving a sedan on Johnson Avenue fell asleep at the wheel. His vehicle struck parked cars head-on. He suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving a sedan westbound on Johnson Avenue. The vehicle collided with multiple parked cars, impacting their center back ends. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the front end of the driver's sedan and the rear ends of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 20-year-old male bicyclist struck a parked sedan on Varet Street in Brooklyn. The bike hit the left side doors of the vehicle. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding and shock. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist collided with a parked 2018 Chevrolet sedan on Varet Street in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan while traveling east. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining wounds to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was stationary before the impact. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped and an SUV collided on Bushwick Avenue. The moped driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered back abrasions. The SUV was starting from parking. No vehicle damage was reported. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female moped driver was injured in a collision with a 2018 SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The moped driver suffered back abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV was starting from parking when the crash occurred. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention/distraction and traffic control disregarded. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report highlights driver errors on both sides, including inattention and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 39-year-old male moped driver was partially ejected after a crash on Meeker Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Limited view contributed to the collision. The driver remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male moped driver traveling west on Meeker Avenue was involved in a crash resulting in partial ejection. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact, which struck the center front end of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not specify any helmet use or signaling by the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed and lane changing. The vehicle struck another car’s center back end. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway crashed after the driver changed lanes unsafely at an unsafe speed. The collision impacted the right front bumper of the sedan and the center back end of another vehicle. A 27-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors in speed control and lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided on Morgan Avenue at night. One passenger suffered a moderate facial burn. Both drivers passed too closely, causing the crash. The injured woman wore a lap belt and harness. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of one SUV.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling in opposite directions collided on Morgan Avenue. The crash injured a 23-year-old female front-seat passenger, who sustained a moderate burn to her face. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor for both drivers. One SUV struck the other on its left front quarter panel. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision involved one SUV traveling south and another northbound. A parked flatbed truck was nearby but undamaged. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan and an SUV collided at Johnson Avenue. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was restrained and complained of pain.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Johnson Avenue involving a 2020 sedan and a 2015 SUV. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's right front quarter panel were damaged. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured driver complained of pain or nausea following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18