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A 69-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver struck her with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Park Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and no vehicle damage was noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Toyota sedan. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor; the driver’s failure to yield is the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided on Myrtle Avenue at 2:48 a.m. A right rear passenger suffered a head injury and shock. The crash involved a left-turning taxi and a straight-moving taxi. Driver errors included failure to yield and inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue at 2:48 a.m. Two taxis were involved: one traveling east making a left turn and the other traveling west going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning taxi and the center front end of the straight-moving taxi. A 32-year-old male occupant seated as the right rear passenger in the westbound taxi was injured, sustaining a head injury and shock. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a rear passenger in another sedan parked on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The 72-year-old woman suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front and rear panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:44 on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 2015 sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east and going straight ahead, impacted the left front bumper into the right rear quarter panel of a parked 2016 sedan. The injured party was a 72-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the parked vehicle. She sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The driver’s failure to control the vehicle while traveling east and striking a parked car created a hazardous impact that injured the passenger. No victim behavior was cited as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The impact struck the cyclist’s right side, causing contusions and upper leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:01 on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was struck on his right side by a westbound SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The SUV, a 2020 model, showed no damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any helmet use or crossing signals. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements intersecting with vulnerable cyclists, with driver errors implied by the impact location and injury pattern.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked sedan on Saratoga Avenue. He flew from his bike, hip shattered, blood pooling on the street. Shock set in. Sirens wailed late. The crash left him broken and bleeding in Brooklyn.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike suffered severe injuries after colliding with a parked sedan near 69 Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:15 a.m. The report states, 'A 26-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan. No helmet. No belt. He flew, hit hard, and bled into the street. His hip shattered. Shock set in. Sirens came late.' The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was ejected from the e-bike, suffered a shattered hip, and experienced severe bleeding and shock. The sedan was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the collision. The focus remains on the dangers of inattention and distraction, as documented in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in a crash with an SUV in Brooklyn. He was ejected and semiconscious after the impact. The driver of the SUV was unlicensed.

A collision occurred in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a station wagon. The e-bike rider, a 51-year-old man, sustained head injuries and was ejected from his vehicle. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling north when the impact occurred at the left front bumper. The e-bike rider was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. He was not wearing any safety equipment and suffered an abrasion as a result of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Lewis Avenue. The rider was traveling west, the SUV east. Unsafe speed contributed to the violent impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected when his bike struck the right front bumper of a 2012 Acura SUV making a left turn on Lewis Avenue. The rider suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for the e-bike rider. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, while the unlicensed e-bike rider was traveling west going straight ahead. The collision caused center front end damage to the bike and right front bumper damage to the SUV. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one head-on. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male from Virginia, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a licensed male from New York. Both drivers and a right rear passenger in the rear vehicle sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The passenger was a 38-year-old female, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver was a 24-year-old male, also conscious and restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight south at the time of the collision. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling west on Reid Avenue was struck from behind by a sedan also heading west. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No ejections occurred. Police report no listed driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle was rear-ended by a sedan on Reid Avenue. The taxi was traveling west, struck on the right rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment status was noted. The crash resulted in injury to the taxi driver only, with no mention of other victims or pedestrians involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on MacDougal Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Both female drivers and a passenger suffered injuries. Shock and pain followed impact. Damage hit the SUV’s right doors and the sedan’s front center. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2018 Dodge SUV traveling west collided with a 2014 Lexus sedan heading south on MacDougal Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The SUV’s sole occupant, a 63-year-old female passenger, was also injured and in shock. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and licensed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. No pedestrians were involved, and no ejections occurred during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck a parked SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred; the driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, an eastbound SUV collided with a parked SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old male driver of the moving SUV sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver distraction and limited view contributed.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Park Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2007 Honda sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and a limited or obstructed view as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. A 59-year-old female SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. Impact hit the left front quarter panel of the sedan and right front quarter panel of the SUV.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saratoga Avenue involving a 2021 SUV and a 2010 sedan. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was male and licensed. Both drivers were found to have contributing factors of driver inattention and distraction. The SUV was traveling straight ahead while the sedan was starting from parking. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV struck a sedan from behind on Gates Avenue. The SUV driver and a child passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash stemmed from driver distraction. Damage centered on the SUV's rear end.

According to the police report, a 2012 Jeep SUV stopped in traffic on Gates Avenue was rear-ended by a sedan traveling north. The SUV carried two occupants: a 33-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old female passenger. Both sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash but remained conscious and were secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV, causing damage there. No ejections occurred. The sedan's driver information is not provided. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving leading to rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Both drivers were distracted. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and a moped traveling south collided on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan struck the moped on its left side doors, damaging the sedan's center front end and the moped's left front quarter panel. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on MacDonough Street hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was speeding and distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda sedan traveling straight ahead on MacDonough Street in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian at the intersection with Patchen Avenue. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep sped down Broadway. The woman stepped into the crosswalk, signal in her favor. Steel hit flesh. Her head struck the pavement. She died there, a life ended by a driver who failed to yield.

A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Broadway at Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a Jeep SUV traveling south did not stop. The vehicle struck her, causing fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman died at the scene. The data shows no mention of helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers do not yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a 19-year-old bicyclist traveling east on Broadway. The cyclist suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Police cited the driver for failure to yield right-of-way. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan making a left turn collided with a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Broadway. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the cyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and involved the bike's other point of impact. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man was struck while crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash left him in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ralph Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and no safety equipment or violations were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making right turns when the collision occurred. One driver suffered bruises and an arm injury. The crash involved driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained damage to quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making right turns when the crash happened. The driver of the Florida-registered Honda sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicles sustained damage to their left front and right rear quarter panels respectively. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15