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Two sedans crashed on Linden Boulevard. The female driver suffered facial abrasions. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. Airbags deployed. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard. The female driver, age 35, was injured with abrasions to her face but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man died behind the wheel on Fountain Avenue. His car hit three parked vehicles. The night was silent. Passengers sat still. Metal echoed in the dark. No clear cause. Only loss and the hush of sudden death.

A 24-year-old man died after his vehicle struck three parked cars on Fountain Avenue near Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 24-year-old man was found dead behind the wheel. His car struck three parked vehicles. Belts buckled. No motion. No sound. Just a still body and the echo of metal in the dark.' Several passengers, including a 21-year-old woman, a 1-year-old boy, and others, were present but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one dead and others shaken, with no clear explanation in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Buick turned left on Stanley Avenue. A Harley came straight. They collided head-on. The rider, helmet on, flew from his bike. Blood poured from his neck. He lay conscious on the asphalt, staring at the sky.

A crash on Stanley Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn involved a Buick sedan making a left turn and a Harley motorcycle traveling straight. The vehicles collided head-on. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The 59-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffered a severe neck injury, and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. A female driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead on Stanley Avenue collided. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the striking vehicle hitting the center back end of the lead car. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turning left struck an eastbound e-bike on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2020 Buick SUV was making a left turn on Pennsylvania Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the e-bike was damaged at its right front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the SUV driver was making a left turn and the e-bike was traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn while the other went straight. Both drivers were distracted. The 25-year-old driver suffered whiplash and shock. Damage hit center front and back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn traveling south. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The 25-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained injuries including whiplash and was in shock. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. No occupants were ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors beyond driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was hit while crossing Linden Boulevard with the signal. The SUV was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2003 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian was struck by an SUV traveling west on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The impact hit the center front end of the vehicle. The man was rendered unconscious with severe head injuries and fractures. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being hit by an Infiniti SUV traveling westbound on Avenue D near East 101 Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The victim, a male, was unconscious at the scene with head injuries and fractures, classified as severe. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle was going straight ahead before the collision. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck multiple parked vehicles on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old male driver suffered whiplash but was not ejected. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Damage spread across several parked cars.

According to the police report, a 2014 BMW sedan traveling south on Dumont Avenue collided with several parked vehicles. The driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, sustained whiplash injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the parked cars, causing damage to their rear and side panels. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was struck by an eastbound SUV on New Lots Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle hit his right front quarter panel. Slippery pavement contributed. The boy suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing New Lots Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, operating a 2008 SUV eastbound, struck the boy with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The incident highlights the dangers posed by road conditions and vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked convertible on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The convertible’s driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the convertible’s left side doors. No clear driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west collided with a parked convertible on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The convertible’s driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the crash, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the convertible, causing visible damage. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper. Both vehicles were traveling west, but the convertible was stationary before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was reported to be in shock. No safety equipment was noted. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs smashed head-on before sunrise on New Lots Avenue. Steel twisted. Glass flew. A 29-year-old man, strapped in, took the brunt. His face bore the blow. Parked cars stood silent. The street froze. One man injured. The city moved on.

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on New Lots Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened before dawn. A 29-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries to his face and was reported conscious at the scene. The contributing factor listed was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants, including a 26-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female passenger, were not reported injured. Parked cars were struck but no further injuries were documented. Both injured and uninjured parties were using lap belts and harnesses, as noted after the driver error. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane usage on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A diesel truck turned right on Pennsylvania Avenue. An e-bike rider went straight. The trailer caught him. He was thrown. His body broke on the street. He died there, alone, in daylight. The driver kept going. The city stayed loud.

A deadly crash unfolded at Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck turned right while a 43-year-old man on an e-bike continued straight. The truck's trailer struck the cyclist, ejecting him. He died at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond this are noted in the data. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as recorded after the truck driver's actions. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when massive vehicles and vulnerable road users cross paths on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Fountain Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating a station wagon/SUV at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were female and licensed. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Impact hit the front center of one car and right side doors of the other. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, traveling south, struck the second vehicle on its right side doors while it was traveling west. The driver of the first sedan sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s condition but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No occupants were ejected from either vehicle. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the first sedan and the right side doors of the second.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A cargo van traveling north struck a westbound sedan at Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a cargo van and a sedan collided on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The cargo van hit the left rear quarter panel of the sedan with its left front bumper. The sedan’s 33-year-old female driver was injured, suffering shoulder and upper arm trauma along with whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle collisions in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two young riders on an e-scooter crashed on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The driver suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding. The passenger fractured a knee and suffered dislocation. Both were in shock. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver and a 19-year-old female passenger were injured while riding an e-scooter southbound on Ashford Street in Brooklyn. The driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand with minor bleeding. The passenger suffered a fractured knee and dislocation. Both were not ejected and experienced shock. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for the crash. The vehicle involved was an e-scooter with two occupants. No safety equipment was noted for either rider. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the e-scooter. The report does not specify other vehicles or external causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Linden Boulevard. Both drivers were injured, suffering abrasions to their arms. The front passenger was also hurt. Both vehicles showed left-side damage. The crash involved multiple vehicular factors. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard. The drivers of both vehicles, a 36-year-old man and a 22-year-old front passenger, sustained abrasions to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors for both vehicles, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The point of impact was the left front end and left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left front bumper and left side doors. No ejections occurred. The report lists no pedestrian involvement or helmet use. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at Linden Boulevard and Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. One driver suffered an elbow abrasion. Traffic control devices were not working properly, contributing to the collision. Impact hit right side doors and front center ends.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Linden Boulevard near Atkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men with valid New York licenses, traveling straight in perpendicular directions. The impact struck the right side doors of one SUV and the front center end of the other. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused moderate injury to one occupant but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a northbound bicyclist on New Lots Avenue. The 22-year-old rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s right front bumper were damaged. The cyclist was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a sedan going straight ahead eastbound collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead northbound on New Lots Avenue. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors or helmet use. The sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15