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A 29-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury in a collision with a sedan on Patchen Avenue. The scooter hit the sedan head-on. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after colliding head-on with a sedan traveling west on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling south when the crash occurred. The injured rider suffered a head contusion and was wearing pads only. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan had no occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed head-on and side-on at Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered internal injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Vehicles sustained heavy front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The first SUV, traveling west, struck the center front end of the second SUV, which was traveling south and impacted on its left front quarter panel. The driver of the second SUV and a front passenger were injured, suffering internal injuries to the shoulder and back respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the passenger's injuries. The driver of the second SUV had unspecified contributing factors. The crash caused significant damage to the front and side of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 21-year-old woman was hit while crossing Jefferson Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The sedan struck her center front end. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Jefferson Avenue in a marked crosswalk when a sedan traveling east struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle was going straight ahead and showed no damage. No other occupants were in the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550981, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorbike and sedan collided while both made right turns on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. The motorbike driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorbike and a sedan collided on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The motorbike driver, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorbike sustained damage to its left side doors, while the sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The motorbike driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the front center of an unspecified vehicle turning right. The rider suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Lewis Avenue was involved in a collision with an unspecified vehicle making a right turn westbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 37-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on Broadway. She was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling south and passing, struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway with the signal. The e-bike, traveling south and passing, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the e-bike. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter rider hit a parked sedan on Broadway in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, 27, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a parked sedan on Broadway in Brooklyn. The scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, occupied by a licensed male driver who was parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the scooter's right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 12-year-old boy was struck while crossing Gates Avenue with the signal. The vehicle made a right turn and hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Gates Avenue while crossing with the signal. The vehicle, traveling west and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Nissan SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as the sedan was entering a parked position. Driver distraction and unsafe backing caused the collision.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling north rear-ended a Toyota sedan traveling south on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The left rear passenger in the sedan, a 54-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." The SUV’s front center impacted the sedan’s rear center. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped driver turned left on Patchen Avenue and collided with a vehicle going straight north. The moped’s left front quarter panel struck the vehicle’s right front bumper. The 23-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver was making a left turn on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn when his vehicle collided with another vehicle traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel and the other vehicle’s right front bumper. The moped driver sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard passed too closely to a 24-year-old female bicyclist. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The bike showed no damage. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle were both traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard when the sedan passed too closely to the bicyclist. The 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the bicycle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan driver suffered upper arm injuries after a crash on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The vehicle was traveling south when it collided. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited passing too closely as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard collided due to passing too closely. The driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and upper arm trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a driver error contributing to the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A GMC SUV struck a parked Toyota sedan on Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash report.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling west on Lexington Avenue collided with a parked Toyota sedan. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, was injured across his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors were specified. The sedan driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 75-year-old man driving an SUV on Marcus Garvey Boulevard became semiconscious from illness. His vehicle struck a parked SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered whole-body injuries but was not ejected. Police cite illness as the cause.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male driver of a 2022 Toyota SUV was making a right turn on Marcus Garvey Boulevard when he collided with a parked 2007 Honda SUV. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver was semiconscious and sustained injuries to his entire body but was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as the sole contributing factor to the crash. There were no other driver errors noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and injured on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered back contusions and bruises. The scooter’s front end was damaged. The crash involved another vehicle traveling southbound. Driver errors were unspecified.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured and ejected during a crash on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver sustained back injuries and contusions. The e-scooter, traveling southbound, struck another vehicle also moving southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment and held a permit license. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529953, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old man driving a 2005 Chevrolet SUV on Reid Avenue suffered full-body injuries. The vehicle struck an unspecified object front-center. The driver was not ejected but reported pain and nausea. Police cited inattention and inexperience as factors.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver operating a 2005 Chevrolet SUV on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn crashed, sustaining injuries to his entire body. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash occurred while the driver was going straight ahead. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 13-year-old boy riding as a passenger on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a Brooklyn crash. The pick-up truck made a right turn and struck the bike’s right side doors. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Myrtle Avenue made a right turn and collided with an eastbound e-bike carrying two occupants. The 13-year-old male passenger on the e-bike sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The truck struck the right side doors of the e-bike, but neither vehicle showed damage. The injured boy wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights errors on both sides, including the driver’s inexperience and the bicyclist’s confusion, as noted by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 12-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was going straight. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The girl was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured when she was hit by a 2021 SUV traveling south on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact, with no vehicle damage reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not indicate any driver errors or violations. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 6-year-old boy was struck while crossing Kosciuszko Street outside an intersection. The sedan hit him with its right front bumper. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The child was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old pedestrian was injured on Kosciuszko Street when a sedan traveling east struck him with its right front bumper. The child was crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was going straight ahead and was licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 15-year-old boy was hit at an intersection on Decatur Street in Brooklyn. The BMW sedan was making a right turn when it struck the pedestrian. He suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and bruising. The driver was licensed and female.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Decatur Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck by a 2011 BMW sedan traveling south, which was making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing other actions at the intersection when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18