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A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after colliding head-on with a sedan on Stuyvesant Avenue. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved confusion and disregard of traffic control by the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Stuyvesant Avenue collided head-on with a southbound sedan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the bicyclist's error and confusion as contributing factors, along with disregard of traffic control. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver errors by the sedan operator were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 24-year-old man on an e-scooter crashed into an SUV on Myrtle Avenue. The scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause. The driver was not ejected but reported pain and shock.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a station wagon/SUV on Myrtle Avenue. The scooter driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and pain. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, with the driver cited for unsafe speed twice. The e-scooter's left front bumper struck the SUV's left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and was operating with a permit license. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old e-scooter driver was injured in Brooklyn. The sedan and e-scooter collided at Patchen Avenue. The rider suffered a head contusion but was conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling north and a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east. The e-scooter rider sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both parties. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries or occupants were reported. The sedan was unoccupied at the time, and the point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck an e-bike turning left on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. Both drivers were conscious and remained at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Saratoga Avenue collided with an e-bike making a left turn westbound. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s left front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike rider but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers faced by e-bike riders at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 12-year-old girl was struck while crossing Patchen Avenue. The sedan, traveling south, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The girl was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Patchen Avenue while crossing outside an intersection. She was hit by a southbound 2016 Toyota sedan, which struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 30-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed woman, was going straight. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2016 Ford SUV traveling south on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and experienced other actions in the roadway. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A driverless sedan struck two parked sedans on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 36-year-old female driver, causing bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved a vehicle backing up and a runaway car colliding with parked vehicles.

According to the police report, a driverless or runaway vehicle collided with two parked sedans on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 36-year-old female driver, who suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as a contributing factor. One vehicle was backing up at the time of impact, while the other was parked. No other driver errors were specified. The incident highlights the dangers posed by uncontrolled vehicles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 14-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The boy suffered a head injury and concussion. The vehicle showed no damage. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling south on Ralph Avenue struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Ford SUV struck a stopped Honda sedan from behind on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Fulton Street rear-ended a stopped 2021 Honda sedan. The collision injured the sedan’s front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The SUV’s front center end and the sedan’s rear center end were damaged. No ejections occurred. The driver of the SUV failed to maintain attention and obey traffic signals, leading to the crash. The injured passenger was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck an e-bike carrying two riders on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision ejected the female passenger, injuring her knee and foot. Both riders suffered injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Patchen Avenue collided with an eastbound e-bike carrying two riders. The female passenger was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The male rider, who was driving the e-bike, suffered a moderate burn and hip injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-bike's center front end. Both bicyclists were conscious but injured. Neither rider wore safety equipment. The report does not assign fault to the victims but highlights driver errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 56-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused head injuries and abrasions. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt. The crash happened away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Station Wagon/SUV struck him on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. No other occupants were in the vehicle. The report does not indicate any pedestrian errors or safety equipment involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Monroe Street outside a crosswalk. The vehicle hit him center front with no damage. Defective headlights impaired visibility. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Monroe Street away from an intersection or crosswalk. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists defective headlights as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility. No other driver errors are specified. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention any fault or actions by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Decatur Street with the signal. The driver made a left turn, hitting her with the car’s front center. She suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The driver’s improper lane use and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Decatur Street and Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2010 Honda SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed." No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian, were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage and speed control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV turning left on Fulton Street. The 58-year-old man suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash with an SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and improper turning as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the e-scooter was struck on the right side doors. No other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Fulton Street. The motorcycle driver was ejected, suffering hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. Both drivers distracted. The sedan was turning left; the motorcycle went straight. Impact hit the motorcycle's front and sedan's rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Fulton Street collided with a sedan making a left turn eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a 52-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained hip and upper leg injuries along with abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcycle struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel with its center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time. The motorcycle driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Halsey Street at Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The vehicle was traveling west. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of Halsey Street and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. She sustained back injuries and whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was traveling west but no specific vehicle type or driver details were provided. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on Reid Avenue at night. One driver made a left turn. The other went straight. Impact hit right front quarter panel and center front end. One driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Road was slippery. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Reid Avenue at 10:08 p.m. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The driver making the left turn sustained a back injury and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists pavement slipperiness as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. No occupants were ejected. The crash involved two male drivers, both operating SUVs registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 34-year-old male driver was injured and rendered unconscious in a crash on Gates Avenue. The sedan hit with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected. Injury severity was serious but details remain unknown. Contributing factors unspecified.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured and unconscious after a collision involving a 2013 Infiniti sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue. The sedan struck the driver with its left front bumper. The injured person was an occupant and driver, not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The injury severity was rated as serious (level 3), but the exact bodily injuries and safety equipment use remain unknown. The crash occurred while the sedan was going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 77-year-old woman was struck on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, unlicensed and speeding, hit her outside the roadway. She suffered a fractured back and dislocation. The crash involved multiple vehicles and left the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The driver of a 2005 Ford SUV, traveling east, was unlicensed and driving at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing a fractured and dislocated back injury. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. Other vehicles, including a sedan and parked SUVs, were involved or damaged, but the primary cause was the SUV driver's unsafe speed and disregard for traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 55-year-old woman was hit while crossing Pulaski Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan struck her center front end. She suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The pedestrian was not at fault.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or other contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the collision, causing serious injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18