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A 28-year-old woman was struck while crossing Mc Donald Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn in a 2022 SUV, hit her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Mc Donald Avenue and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a male driver in a 2022 Lexus SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old girl was struck by an SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The child suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a northbound SUV on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The child sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle, a 2018 SUV with one male licensed driver, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper but showed no damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when hit. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The child’s injuries were classified as moderate. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal at McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver’s actions and contributing factors were not specified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota car or SUV registered in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault, and the circumstances of the collision remain unclear from the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered chest injuries in a rear-end collision with a sedan on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The SUV's right rear bumper struck the sedan's left front bumper. The driver reported pain and shock.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female driver of a 2014 SUV traveling east on Church Avenue collided with a 2016 sedan also traveling east. The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was injured, complaining of chest pain and nausea, and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify failure to yield or other driver errors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a motorcycle hit an SUV on Caton Avenue. He flew from the bike and struck the pavement head-first. He died at the scene. The SUV driver was not hurt. The crash left the street scarred and silent.

A 35-year-old man riding a motorcycle slammed into the side of an SUV on Caton Avenue near Dahill Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcyclist was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet. He was ejected from the motorcycle, struck his head, and died on the street. The SUV driver was unharmed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The data also notes the motorcyclist disregarded traffic control. The crash involved a motorcycle and an SUV, both traveling straight. The impact was severe, with the motorcycle hitting the SUV's right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The parked car’s driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The moving vehicle’s right front bumper hit the left side doors of the parked car.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan traveling straight south on Church Avenue collided with a 2017 sedan that was parked. The point of impact was the moving vehicle’s right front bumper against the parked car’s left side doors. The parked car’s driver, a 26-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for the crash. The moving vehicle had no occupants, and the parked vehicle had one occupant, the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man was struck on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was conscious but hurt. Multiple SUVs were parked nearby. The crash happened away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was located in the roadway but not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. Multiple SUVs were parked along the street, and one SUV was traveling straight east at the time of impact. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The report does not assign fault or blame to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn just after midnight. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. One driver suffered a serious arm injury and shock. Both vehicles struck front bumpers. Distraction and disregard for signals caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The crash occurred when both vehicles were traveling straight ahead but failed to obey traffic controls. One driver was injured, sustaining an elbow and lower arm injury and was in shock. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the injured driver. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points on the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man was struck while crossing Ocean Parkway late at night. He suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan involved showed no damage. Police listed unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Parkway outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The involved vehicle was a 2013 sedan traveling east, with one licensed male driver going straight ahead. The vehicle showed no damage at the point of impact. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both pedestrian and driver. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned. The crash highlights risks to pedestrians crossing mid-block on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl was struck by a sedan while crossing Caton Avenue with the signal. The vehicle hit her center front end. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Caton Avenue struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver was going straight ahead and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man and a 5-year-old boy were hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on Albemarle Road in Brooklyn. Both suffered injuries and shock. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at a left turn.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge SUV making a left turn on Albemarle Road struck two pedestrians—a 47-year-old man and a 5-year-old boy—who were crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower body and entire body, respectively, and were in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians with its right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and from New Jersey. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Avenue C in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old female passenger suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck each other’s front ends. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue C in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 27-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of one SUV. She was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the collision. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota’s brakes failed on Coney Island Avenue. The car slammed into two stopped sedans. Metal twisted. A 51-year-old man’s face was crushed. Children and adults hurt. Sirens cut the night. The street echoed with pain and steel.

On Coney Island Avenue near Avenue C in Brooklyn, a Toyota sedan’s brakes failed and it crashed into two sedans stopped in traffic. According to the police report, 'A Toyota’s brakes failed. It plowed into two stopped sedans. Metal crumpled. A 51-year-old man sat belted, his face crushed. Six others waited in silence, the night split by sirens and bent steel.' The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor. Injuries included a 51-year-old man with facial crush injuries, a 79-year-old woman with a fractured leg, and several children and adults with pain to the head, back, and legs. The crash left at least seven people injured. No driver or passenger actions contributed except for the mechanical failure noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 87-year-old man was struck by a motorcycle while crossing 12 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash left him bleeding and injured.

According to the police report, an 87-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a motorcycle traveling north on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing the street at an intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained a head injury and was unconscious with minor bleeding. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information about the motorcycle driver’s actions or license status was provided. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue F at a marked crosswalk. The vehicle hit him center front. The child suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Avenue F in Brooklyn when a 2015 Ford SUV traveling west struck him at a marked crosswalk. The child was crossing without a signal and suffered contusions and upper leg injuries. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily harm but no ejection. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian fault were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing Ocean Parkway at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash occurred without any listed driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Parkway at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of abrasions after the crash. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The incident highlights a collision at an intersection involving a pedestrian and an unspecified vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV struck him from behind on East 7 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The SUV driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 SUV traveling west on East 7 Street rear-ended him. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The SUV struck the bicyclist at the center back end, damaging its left rear bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles were damaged or involved in the collision. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Ocean Parkway at night. The rear vehicle struck the front one center back end. Three occupants suffered neck and back injuries with whiplash. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the rear SUV was inattentive and followed too closely, striking the front SUV's center back end. Three occupants in the front vehicle were injured, suffering neck and back injuries consistent with whiplash. The driver of the rear vehicle was also injured. All occupants were conscious and none were ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both were conscious and restrained. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one SUV and the front passenger of the other were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One vehicle was parked before the crash, while the other was traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. No ejections occurred. The crash caused damage to the front and rear ends of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning right struck a 47-year-old man crossing Church Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The driver was inattentive and distracted. Impact was at the truck’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The victim, a 47-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right of way. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15