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A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.

A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a moped at E 8th Street and Cortelyou Road. The moped driver suffered back injuries. The crash came after a failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A sedan and a moped collided at the intersection of E 8th Street and Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. The sedan carried a 22-year-old male driver and a 46-year-old female passenger; neither reported injuries. The moped driver held only a permit. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to yield, especially at busy Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs met on Ocean Parkway. Metal struck metal. A 65-year-old driver took a blow to the head. Children and adults inside both vehicles suffered. Police say lost consciousness led to the crash. The street bore the weight of impact.

A crash involving two SUVs occurred on Ocean Parkway at Beverley Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the collision happened. Six people were involved, including a 65-year-old male driver who suffered a head injury and whiplash. A 6-year-old girl, a 40-year-old woman, and others were also inside the vehicles, with injuries ranging from unspecified to minor. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other driver errors are noted. All available safety equipment details are recorded, but the primary cause remains driver lost consciousness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a left turn struck a 28-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue with the signal. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. The driver caused the collision by failing to yield while turning, leaving the pedestrian severely hurt.

According to the police report, at 20:24 an SUV traveling east on Church Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet the SUV showed no damage. The report identifies the driver's action of making a left turn as the critical factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were listed, and the pedestrian was not at fault. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west struck a southbound bicyclist on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police report no vehicle damage and list unspecified contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 19-year-old male, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, including contusions and bruises. The report notes the point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No vehicle damage was recorded on either vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist, but does not specify any pedestrian or bicyclist errors. The lack of clear contributing factors points to driver error as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south on Dahill Road struck its right rear passenger, causing a serious head injury. The passenger, a 28-year-old male, was conscious but suffered internal injuries. The crash damaged the vehicle’s front center, highlighting driver error in occupant safety.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan was traveling south on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when it impacted its right rear passenger. The passenger, a 28-year-old male, was seated in the right rear position and restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious with internal complaints. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, indicating a collision involving the vehicle itself rather than an external object or pedestrian. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. However, the injury to the occupant inside the vehicle points to a crash event where the driver’s control or situational awareness failed to prevent harm to passengers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Four SUVs collided traveling east on Caton Ave in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Impact points included rear and front ends. Police report notes unspecified driver errors. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision involving four SUVs occurred on Caton Ave near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 3:21 PM. All vehicles were traveling eastbound. The impact points included the center back end, right rear bumper, left rear quarter panel, and center front end of the vehicles. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for this driver, indicating driver errors without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of closely packed vehicles traveling in the same direction and the potential for rear-end and side impacts among SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV traveling west on Caton Avenue. The impact struck the cyclist’s lower leg and foot, causing contusions and bruises. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 on Caton Avenue involving a 2017 Dodge SUV and a bicycle. The SUV was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the bicyclist from behind at the center front end. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact but with serious consequences for the vulnerable rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver made a right turn on Caton Avenue, colliding with a sedan traveling straight. The impact injured two vehicle occupants with back injuries and whiplash. The crash reveals the dangers of driver inattention in busy Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:28. A female driver, making a right turn, struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling straight ahead. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention/distraction. Two occupants in the struck sedan—a 21-year-old male driver and a 46-year-old male passenger—suffered back injuries and whiplash but were not ejected. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and airbags deployed. The report explicitly notes driver distraction as the cause, with no other contributing factors listed. The collision involved a third vehicle, a station wagon/SUV, which was starting in traffic but sustained no damage. This incident highlights how driver errors, specifically inattention during maneuvers like right turns, can cause serious injuries even without victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Ocean Parkway. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn at 7:58 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a Honda SUV making a left turn traveling northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. There was no reported damage to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west struck a 9-year-old girl crossing Chester Avenue. The child suffered a head injury and was rendered unconscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The impact hit the vehicle’s front center, damaging the right bumper.

According to the police report, a 2022 Hyundai sedan traveling west on Chester Avenue struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street without a signal. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, with a minor burn also noted. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain attention, with no contributing factors assigned to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn, where vulnerable road users bear the brunt of driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound sedan collided with an e-bike traveling the same direction in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. Impact damaged the left side doors of the e-bike and right front quarter panel of the sedan.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was riding an e-bike northbound on East 5 Street in Brooklyn at 5:30 p.m. A northbound sedan, also traveling straight ahead, struck the left side doors of the e-bike with its right front quarter panel. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the cyclist. The collision damaged both vehicles on their respective impact points. Driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are not explicitly cited in the report, but the crash dynamics indicate a hazardous interaction between the sedan and e-bike traveling in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn on Ditmas Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist suffered facial contusions and bruising. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The crash exposed dangers in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:27 on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Toyota sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, sustained facial contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or bicyclist, but the collision during the vehicle’s turning maneuver highlights a failure to safely yield or adequately check for vulnerable road users. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old male bus driver in Brooklyn lost consciousness while parked, causing a crash. He suffered severe whole-body injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The incident highlights driver incapacitation as a critical hazard in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near Fort Hamilton Parkway shortly after midnight. The 60-year-old male bus driver was parked when he lost consciousness, a contributing factor explicitly noted in the report along with a physical disability. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The bus sustained damage to its center front end and left front bumper. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was unconscious at the scene. The report identifies driver incapacitation due to loss of consciousness as the primary cause, underscoring a systemic danger when drivers become physically unable to control their vehicles. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck him head-on. The cyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash occurred on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn during evening rush hour, highlighting driver error in turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:56 on Cortelyou Road near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2024 SUV making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the bicyclist but notes unspecified factors for the bicyclist and the SUV driver. The collision resulted from the SUV driver's failure to yield while turning right, causing a direct impact with the bicyclist proceeding straight. This incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old woman suffered full-body abrasions after an SUV hit her while crossing Ocean Parkway outside a crosswalk. The vehicle’s front center collided with the pedestrian, who was conscious but injured. The crash exposed dangers of driver failure to yield to crossing pedestrians.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Nissan SUV traveling south on Ocean Parkway struck her at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, described as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the vehicle’s point of impact and the pedestrian’s location outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. While the report does not specify explicit driver errors, the collision with a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk indicates a failure to yield or inadequate vigilance by the driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles collided head-on at Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn late at night. A 39-year-old male passenger suffered a fractured face and dislocation. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, at 23:10 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, a collision occurred involving two SUVs and a sedan all traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of each vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or rules. A 39-year-old male occupant in the left rear seat of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a fractured face and dislocation. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to all involved vehicles, underscoring the force of impact and the systemic danger posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A GMC SUV making a right turn on Ocean Parkway struck a 23-year-old female in-line skater crossing with the signal. The skater was partially ejected and suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 GMC SUV traveling south on Ocean Parkway was making a right turn when it struck a 23-year-old female in-line skater. The skater was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Ditmas Avenue. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The skater was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions over her entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact occurring at the right front bumper. The victim was riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle at the time of the crash and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound sedan struck another stopped vehicle on Fort Hamilton Parkway, injuring the driver. The impact caused head injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash highlights dangers of inattentive driving in traffic congestion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Fort Hamilton Parkway and Chester Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:54 p.m. A 53-year-old male driver of a 2007 Acura sedan was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a stopped 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north. The Acura struck the Toyota at the center back end, causing head injuries and shock to the Acura driver, who was wearing a lap belt and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but indicates the Acura driver was stopped in traffic before the collision, while the Toyota was going straight ahead. The collision's nature points to driver error related to following too closely or failure to stop in time, underscoring systemic risks in traffic congestion. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14