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Two sedans crashed on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises and neck or head injuries. Slippery pavement contributed. One driver was turning left; the other drove straight. Both wore seat belts and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 7 Avenue near 86 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, age 60, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The other driver, age 53, was traveling straight southbound. Both drivers sustained contusions and bruises, with injuries to the neck and head. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact points were the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the straight-moving vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was struck by a northbound BMW sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on 86 Street in Brooklyn struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider collided with a parked van on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and left semiconscious with serious injuries. The van was stationary at the time of impact. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east on Bay Ridge Avenue collided with a parked van. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained serious injuries, remaining semiconscious after the crash. The van was stationary, with damage to its center back end, while the e-bike sustained front-end damage. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the rider's response to another vehicle not involved in the collision. No other driver errors were specified. The rider wore a helmet at the time of the crash. The van had no occupants and was not moving before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Marine Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 17-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a male with a learner's permit collided with a parked sedan on Marine Avenue, Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 17-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of both vehicles. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other injuries or violations were noted. The crash highlights the risks posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles with permits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man crossing Gelston Avenue with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and shock. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Gelston Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Chevrolet sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Narrows Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the left front bumper of one and the center front end of the other. A 60-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Narrows Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 5:10 p.m. The impact involved the left front bumper of a 2024 Hyundai SUV and the center front end of a 2014 Nissan SUV. A 60-year-old female passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided head-on with an SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue. The 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided head-on with a northbound SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash and was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver held a permit license. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a bicyclist traveling east on 5 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries, losing consciousness. The driver was going straight south. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5 Avenue collided with a bicyclist going east. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness and minor bleeding. The driver of the sedan had two occupants and was licensed in New Jersey. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and traffic control disregard by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. No fault or blame is assigned to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. No vehicle damage was reported at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2010 Chevrolet sedan was making a left turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at the intersection. The victims, a 39-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact. Both pedestrians were injured while lawfully crossing, with no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrians. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Marine Avenue at dusk. Her head struck hard. She died in the street. Two sedans collided, one parked, one moving. The street grew quiet. The woman’s life ended where the light faded.

A 72-year-old woman was killed while crossing Marine Avenue near dusk. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection and crossed without a signal. A moving sedan struck her, causing fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Marine Avenue, near dusk — a 72-year-old woman crossed without a signal. A moving sedan struck her, head crushed.' Two sedans were involved: one parked, one in motion. The police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The woman’s death marks another tragedy on New York City’s streets, where the vulnerable pay the price for everyday traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding east struck the left side doors of a parked SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east collided with the left side doors of a parked SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was stationary before the crash and had damage to its left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2005 Dodge sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus hit an e-bike rider on 65 Street near 4 Avenue. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bus’s right front bumper made contact with the bike’s front end. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, a bus and an e-bike collided on 65 Street near 4 Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was traveling straight south when its right front bumper struck the center front end of the e-bike. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes for both vehicles. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The crash resulted in moderate injury severity but no ejection. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 86-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact to the right side doors.

According to the police report, an 86-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a northbound sedan on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The sedan struck the pedestrian on the right side doors but sustained no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s distraction was the critical error leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man was injured in Brooklyn after a sedan hit him while he was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The driver was distracted, striking the pedestrian with the car’s left front bumper. The man suffered a fractured leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2017 SUV on 80 Street. The bike struck the SUV’s front center. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver showed inattention and distraction at the time.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist riding north on 80 Street collided with a westbound 2017 Chevrolet SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience on the bicyclist’s part. The SUV driver was licensed in Texas and the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in vehicle-bicycle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn in Brooklyn. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 92 Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Dodge pick-up truck making a right turn struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man was struck by a BMW sedan while crossing 3 Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Pavement was slippery.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and 73 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 BMW sedan, driven by a male driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered serious lower limb injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2021 Honda sedan was making a left turn when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 86 Street in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn into the path of an oncoming sedan. The left rear passenger of the turning vehicle suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford sedan was making a left turn on 86 Street when it collided with a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling straight westbound. The impact struck the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the oncoming vehicle. The left rear passenger in the turning sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn and the other vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15