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A 25-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion after colliding with a sedan on Gates Avenue. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front center with its right rear bumper. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Gates Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike, both traveling west. The 25-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion. The sedan struck the e-bike at the front center with its right rear bumper. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured, and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and inexperience in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling south on Fulton Street hit its left rear passenger. The 8-year-old boy suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Unsafe speed and passenger distraction contributed. The child was not ejected but was left injured and unconscious.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling south on Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck its left rear passenger, an 8-year-old boy. The child sustained chest injuries and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The boy was not ejected from the vehicle but suffered injury severity level 3 and complained of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the sedan's center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling south on Fulton Street hit an 8-year-old rear passenger. The child suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Unsafe speed and passenger distraction contributed. The child was not ejected but was injured seriously in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling south on Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck a rear passenger inside the vehicle. The injured party was an 8-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position. He sustained chest injuries and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's center front end was the point of impact. The child was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other vehicle details were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distractions inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling east struck an SUV heading south on Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. A 67-year-old female front passenger in the SUV suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were male.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan traveling east collided with a 2018 SUV traveling south on Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan had one occupant, the driver, who held a permit license. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected. Both vehicles were damaged at the impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved driver inattention and disregarded traffic control. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west collided with a southbound bicyclist on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment status was noted. The bike showed no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles crashed on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. A 43-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man suffered injuries. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling west on Halsey Street collided with a 2007 Ford sedan traveling north. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel, damaging the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. Two drivers were injured: a 43-year-old female SUV driver with abrasions to her elbow and lower arm, and a 19-year-old male sedan driver with bruising to his knee and lower leg. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 24-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash on Patchen Avenue. The cyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. The collision involved a sedan making a left turn and a distracted driver. The bicyclist was confused at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a sedan traveling south and making a left turn, and a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist sustained contusions to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The sedan's left front bumper struck the bicyclist's bike at the center front end. The bicyclist was conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver errors identified were failure to maintain attention and distraction while making the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 36-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and suffered a back injury and concussion. A sedan making a left turn struck her. The crash happened on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was helmeted and conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a sedan on Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The rider was partially ejected and sustained a back injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction on the part of the e-scooter rider. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan’s front left bumper and the e-scooter’s left rear bumper were damaged in the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Chevrolet SUV struck a stopped Toyota sedan from behind on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear bumper. A 30-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2007 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard rear-ended a stopped 2014 Toyota sedan. The collision impacted the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front bumper. A 30-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear of the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and center back end damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-bike going straight on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, 53, was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. Driver distraction was cited. The rider was semiconscious and in pain after the crash.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a Nissan sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver, made a right turn and collided with the e-bike traveling straight on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction. The sedan was impacted at its center back end, while the e-bike was hit at its center front end. The e-bike rider was semiconscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling north on Marion Street hit its own driver, causing neck injuries. The driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious. The vehicle's left side doors were damaged. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Marion Street in Brooklyn. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. The sedan, a 2015 model, was traveling straight ahead when the left front quarter panel struck the driver's side, damaging the left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver remained conscious throughout the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured after colliding with a Ford making a left turn on Fulton Street. The scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper turning and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after colliding with a 2008 Ford SUV making a left turn on Fulton Street. The e-scooter was traveling straight east when it struck the left rear quarter panel of the Ford. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The Ford sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers of improper turning and distracted driving in vehicle collisions involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Three vehicles collided eastbound on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old male driver suffered facial bruises. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The lead SUV showed no damage; rear vehicles had center back-end damage.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling eastbound on Fulton Street in Brooklyn were involved in a chain collision. The 30-year-old male driver of a 2019 Chevrolet SUV was injured, sustaining facial contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police identified driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The lead SUV had no damage, while the two following vehicles—a 2018 Toyota SUV and a 2017 Chrysler sedan—sustained center back-end damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 53-year-old woman suffered neck injuries in a crash on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The pick-up truck driver was distracted. The victim was conscious but injured, complaining of whiplash. The truck struck the right front quarter panel, causing damage.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 53-year-old female occupant. The victim sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The crash occurred when the driver, who was licensed and female, was inattentive and distracted. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel, which was damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The victim was riding or walking along the highway with traffic at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan made a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue and struck an eastbound e-bike. The 24-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. The driver followed too closely, causing the collision. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2019 Acura sedan was making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan struck the e-bike on its left side doors, while the e-bike was hit at its center front end. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The collision caused serious injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 36-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury in a collision on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan head-on. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Marcus Garvey Boulevard involving a 2014 SUV and a sedan. The SUV, traveling south, struck the sedan, traveling east, with its center front end impacting the sedan. The 36-year-old male SUV driver was injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The sedan's driver details are unspecified. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike collided head-on with an unspecified vehicle on Patchen Avenue. The 25-year-old e-bike driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Passenger distraction and improper lane usage contributed. The driver was not ejected and reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision on Patchen Avenue. The crash involved an e-bike traveling north and an unspecified vehicle traveling south. The e-bike driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists passenger distraction and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Toyota sedan hit a 7-year-old boy crossing Madison Street. The driver, distracted, kept going straight. The boy’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. Failure to yield and inattention marked the crash.

A 7-year-old boy was struck by a Toyota sedan near 780 Madison Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing mid-block when the sedan, driven by a 29-year-old woman, hit him head-on. The boy suffered crush injuries to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan continued straight and showed no visible damage. No injuries were reported for the driver or passengers. The boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal, but the primary causes cited were driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Broadway near Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike after colliding with a westbound SUV on Broadway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, sustained no damage despite impact on its right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred with both vehicles traveling straight ahead in opposite directions. No blame is placed on the victim; the report highlights driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck the rear of another sedan on Lewis Avenue. The impact injured a 25-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north. Driver inattention caused the crash. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lewis Avenue rear-ended another sedan also moving north. The collision caused neck injuries to a 25-year-old female passenger in the rear right seat of the struck vehicle. The passenger suffered whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and slowing or stopping before the crash. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved two sedans with center back-end impact damage. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18