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An e-scooter rider was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Myrtle Avenue. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and failure to yield as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-scooter rider traveling east on Myrtle Avenue was hit by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The collision impacted the e-scooter's center front and the SUV's left front bumper. The rider sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as driver errors contributing to the crash. The rider was conscious and not ejected but was not using any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and from New Jersey. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and failure to yield in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602669, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the stopped vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Four occupants were in the struck vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2023 Kia SUV was stopped in traffic on Vanderbilt Avenue when it was rear-ended by a northbound Nissan SUV. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 32-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. There was no damage reported on the striking vehicle. Four occupants were in the struck vehicle at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2022 SUV and a 2015 sedan crashed head-on on Hanson Place. Six passengers in the SUV suffered whiplash and back injuries. The driver was distracted. All occupants were conscious and restrained. The sedan had damage to its left side doors.

According to the police report, a 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling east on Hanson Place collided head-on with a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling south. The SUV carried six occupants, including the driver, all injured with complaints of whiplash and back pain. The driver of the SUV was noted for driver inattention or distraction. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report lists driver inattention as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided head-to-tail on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. All vehicles traveled westbound. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Damage centered on front and rear ends. Drivers were licensed and going straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided in a chain reaction. The impact points were the center front and center back ends of the vehicles, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. A 33-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distracted driving. The injuries resulted from the collision forces impacting the passenger inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered back abrasions after an SUV struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, an SUV making a right turn on Hanson Place in Brooklyn struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cyclist struck a pedestrian crossing Fulton Street at Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock. The crash occurred as the cyclist failed to yield and was distracted. No bike damage reported.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Fulton Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at Greene Avenue. The pedestrian, a female, sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The cyclist was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592646, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man was injured crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection. A Honda SUV making a left turn struck him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Myrtle Avenue with the signal when he was struck by a 2012 Honda SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy riding a bike on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The crash involved disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Flushing Avenue collided with a 14-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in Virginia and was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right side doors but no damage to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. The boy was confused in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 2020 Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck an 11-year-old pedestrian. The boy was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error or confusion as a factor. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The vehicle sustained no damage. The boy was conscious and suffered a bruise but no ejection or severe trauma was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist struck the left side of a parked SUV on Ashland Place in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and parked at the time.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Ashland Place collided with the left side doors of a parked 2022 Tesla SUV. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary at the time of impact. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the left side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a westbound bicyclist on Clermont Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on Clermont Avenue was struck on her left side by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The cyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Nissan. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bicycle and the center front end of the sedan. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided with the right side of a stopped ambulance on Ashland Place. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and limited view conditions.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Ashland Place struck the right side doors of a stopped ambulance. The moped driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "View Obstructed/Limited." The ambulance was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper lane use and limited visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was struck on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and hit the cyclist going straight. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2006 Honda SUV made a left turn on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with the cyclist traveling straight south. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Lafayette Avenue. The female driver and a teenage passenger suffered concussions and neck injuries. Both wore seat belts. Police cited illness as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Lafayette Avenue. The female driver of one SUV was traveling east, while the male driver of the other was heading west. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle. Two occupants were injured: a 51-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included concussions and neck trauma. The report lists illness as a contributing factor for the crash. No failure to yield or other driver errors were specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash when his RAM truck was struck from behind by a Kia SUV. The crash occurred as the SUV was entering a parked position and backed unsafely. The driver was inexperienced.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn when a Kia SUV backed unsafely into the rear of a RAM truck. The RAM driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV was entering a parked position at the time of impact. The RAM truck sustained damage to its center back end, while the SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver made a left turn with limited view. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on De Kalb Avenue made a left turn while a bicyclist was going straight westbound. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and made the left turn. No damage was recorded on either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by limited visibility during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck an eastbound e-scooter on Flushing Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a sedan turning right collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead on Flushing Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the e-scooter operator. The sedan’s right front bumper and the e-scooter’s left front quarter panel were damaged. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash and was wearing a helmet. The sedan had two occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver struck a stopped sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV hit the sedan’s rear at unsafe speed with defective brakes. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. Airbags deployed.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver operating a 2009 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a stopped sedan. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center back end. The SUV driver was conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and airbags deployed. No other persons were reported injured. The sedan was stopped in traffic when struck from behind by the speeding SUV with defective brakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a pick-up truck making a left turn on De Kalb Avenue. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The truck driver was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the truck driver and the bicyclist. The truck struck the left side doors of the vehicle, though no vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and traveling west at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559083, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15