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A 39-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck and injured by a sedan in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision. The pedestrian suffered shock and unknown injuries at the intersection of 52 Street and 8 Avenue.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 52 Street in Brooklyn struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 8 Avenue. The pedestrian was injured and experienced shock, with injury severity rated as 3 and bodily injury unknown. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Acura sedan. No vehicle damage was recorded, indicating the impact may have been low-speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her while she crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. She suffered a hip injury and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 8 Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2006 SUV was making a left turn when he struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained an upper leg injury and was in shock following the incident. No damage was reported to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old boy was struck while crossing 45 Street at 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The child was conscious but seriously hurt. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 45 Street and 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was crossing with the signal when he sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered serious lower limb injuries. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687482, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike driver struck from behind on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact hit the center back end of the bike. The driver remained conscious but bruised. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike driver traveling west on 9 Avenue was hit from behind. The collision impacted the center back end of the e-bike, causing contusions and injuries to the driver's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-bike driver was the sole occupant and was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike was partially ejected and suffered a head abrasion in Brooklyn. The driver was unlicensed and struck with left front bumper damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The man remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a crash in Brooklyn. The driver was partially ejected and sustained a head abrasion. The vehicle involved was an e-bike traveling south, with damage to the left front bumper. The driver was unlicensed, which is a key contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's unlicensed status. The injured man was conscious after the crash and wore no safety equipment. The crash occurred near 4819 9 Avenue, Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man was hit by a sedan while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck him head-on, causing bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling east struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred near 4802 10 Avenue in Brooklyn, zip code 11219.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on 9 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The crash damaged the left side of the bike and right front quarter panel of the sedan. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 55-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The bike was damaged on its left side doors, and the sedan's right front quarter panel was impacted. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a northbound bicyclist turning right on 9 Avenue. The cyclist, a 20-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 9 Avenue made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist making a right turn. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The cyclist was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old pedestrian was injured at an intersection in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2014 SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors. The teen suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles traveled northwest, going straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a collision with a 1997 SUV in Brooklyn near New Utrecht Avenue. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling northwest going straight ahead when it struck the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist, also traveling northwest, suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was reported as none for both the SUV and the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked sedan on 50th Street in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries and bruises. The sedan had damage to its right side doors. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male riding an e-bike traveling east collided with a parked sedan on 50th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, along with contusions. The sedan, occupied by two people, was damaged on its right side doors, with impact at the right rear bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time of impact. The e-bike rider’s license status was not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old girl was struck by a sedan traveling south on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian at an intersection. The girl suffered facial bruises but remained conscious. The sedan’s front center was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian’s actions before the crash are unknown. The collision caused injury but no ejection or life-threatening trauma was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on 39 Street. The e-bike struck another vehicle head-on. The rider suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The other vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound on 39 Street collided head-on with another vehicle traveling southbound. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The e-bike sustained damage to the right front quarter panel, while the other vehicle showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling east struck the left side doors of a northbound pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver was helmeted and in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east collided with the left side doors of a northbound pick-up truck in Brooklyn's 11219 zip code. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and whiplash. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pick-up truck was driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck a westbound sedan head-on. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver of a 2014 Ford SUV was making a left turn on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn when his vehicle collided head-on with a westbound 2017 Toyota sedan. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver errors were recorded. The crash resulted in injury to the SUV driver only.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman was hit by a taxi making a left turn on 40 Street. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 40 Street made a left turn and struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful and not a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike carrying two riders struck a parked sedan on 47th Street in Brooklyn. Both e-bike occupants were ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on 47th Street collided with a parked sedan. The e-bike had two occupants, a 31-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female passenger, both wearing helmets. Both riders were ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash and suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The injuries were classified as moderate, with both victims conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured when a 2021 BMW SUV made a left turn in Brooklyn at 8 Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight north and struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider sustained abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and female, with no damage reported to the SUV. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was hit by an e-bike while crossing a Brooklyn street without a signal. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing 38th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the e-bike operator failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash caused serious injury but no ejection. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the pedestrian on the left side doors. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight eastbound.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound in Brooklyn struck him on the left side doors. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No driver contributing factors were specified in the report. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The incident occurred near 842 49th Street in Brooklyn’s 43rd council district.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15