Kensington Bleeds: Four Dead, Hundreds Hurt, Leaders Stall

A diesel truck turned right on Caton Avenue. Its trailer caught a man, 47. His head was crushed. His body broke. He died in the streetlight’s shadow. The truck kept moving. Driver inattention marked the scene. The street stayed silent.

A 47-year-old man was killed on Caton Avenue near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck turned right and its trailer struck the pedestrian, crushing his head and body. He died at the scene. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both making right turns. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The deadly impact and driver inattention underline the danger faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 74-year-old man driving the lead car suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles struck center to center front and back ends.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Ditmas Avenue collided late at night. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopping when the trailing sedan struck it from behind. The 74-year-old male driver of the lead car was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. The trailing driver failed to maintain a safe distance, causing the rear-end collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old boy was struck while crossing Cortelyou Road with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn and hit the child at the center front end. The boy suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Cortelyou Road and East 8 Street in Brooklyn. The child was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, whose details are not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck two parked vehicles on East 7 Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to the truck’s right front and the parked vehicles’ rear bumpers. Distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on East 7 Street collided with two parked vehicles, a taxi and an SUV. The driver of the pick-up truck, a 37-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver was distracted outside the vehicle. The parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 29-year-old bicyclist on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on Church Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a bicyclist traveling west while passing. The collision caused injuries to the 29-year-old male bicyclist, who sustained abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist's own confusion or error also contributed. The sedan was damaged on the left side doors, and the bike suffered front-end damage. The driver was licensed and male; the bicyclist wore no safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV struck a Subaru sedan’s right side on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Both male drivers and a female passenger, all 73, suffered chest injuries. The impact crushed the sedan’s right doors. All occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 Nissan SUV traveling west on Church Avenue collided with a 2004 Subaru sedan traveling north. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors with its center front end. The sedan carried two occupants: a male driver and a female front-seat passenger, both aged 73, who sustained chest injuries and internal complaints. The SUV had one male driver, also 73. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The sedan’s right side doors sustained significant damage. The crash left all occupants in shock and injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Bills Place in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled southwest. The sedan was changing lanes. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash damaged the right front quarter panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bills Place in Brooklyn. The sedan was changing lanes while the motorcycle was going straight ahead, both traveling southwest. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel on both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 39-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the sedan driver was changing lanes, indicating a possible driver error related to lane change. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on East 9 Street. A front passenger in one vehicle suffered a back injury and bruising. The collision involved improper lane usage. Both drivers were licensed men. Damage hit the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling east and a 2006 sedan making a right turn collided on East 9 Street. The front passenger in one vehicle, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back contusions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing center front end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male e-bike driver was partially ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan turning left. The sedan hit the bike’s right side doors. The rider suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The driver showed signs of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan struck the right side of his bike while making a left turn. The sedan was traveling south, going straight ahead, and collided with the e-bike traveling west. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors for the e-bike driver. The injured rider suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Hyundai. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man rode his e-bike up Caton Avenue. He hit a parked Kia. Metal bent. The bike stopped. He died there. Another cyclist, 42, was hurt. The street stayed silent. The crash left pain and questions.

A 61-year-old man riding an e-bike on Caton Avenue near East 4th Street in Brooklyn struck the side of a parked Kia SUV. According to the police report, 'A 61-year-old man on an e-bike struck the side of a parked Kia. Metal folded. The bike stopped. He did not rise.' The e-bike rider suffered fatal injuries. Another bicyclist, age 42, was partially ejected and sustained a neck injury but survived. The Kia was parked at the time of the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police data. The report notes that neither cyclist was using safety equipment, but no helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash left one dead and another injured, with the street holding its breath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man was struck while crossing 12 Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver of a 2019 Chrysler sedan, traveling southeast and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old boy crossing Ditmas Avenue with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn. The child suffered a shoulder contusion and shock. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ditmas Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The child sustained a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm and was in shock. The crash involved a pick-up truck traveling west that was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Toyota pick-up truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and injured at Avenue F in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the scooter’s front end. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male riding an e-scooter was injured after a collision with a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling west on Avenue F in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV struck the scooter at the right front bumper, while the scooter was hit at its center front end. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. A 43-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved a pick-up truck and two sedans, all traveling east. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, three vehicles—a pick-up truck and two sedans—were traveling east on Caton Avenue when they collided. The driver of one sedan, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s role in the crash. Damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel of the injured driver’s sedan, the right front bumper of the pick-up truck, and the center back end of the other sedan. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was reported. The crash caused injury but no further details on driver errors were specified beyond unspecified contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Prospect Expressway in Brooklyn. One driver stopped in traffic. The other struck from behind. The rear driver suffered back injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed men. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Prospect Expressway collided. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following sedan struck it from behind. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 52-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Church Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2007 Toyota sedan, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and female. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman on a bike was hit by a backing SUV on East 4 Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck her left front bumper area. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and male.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2012 Toyota SUV backing south on East 4 Street in Brooklyn struck her bike on the left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the SUV was backing and the bike was traveling west going straight ahead. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man driving a sedan eastbound on Caton Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Police cited illness as a contributing factor. Damage was to the right front bumper and left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male driver traveling east on Caton Avenue struck a parked sedan. The driver was injured and incoherent but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists illness as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The moving vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the parked vehicle was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. No other driver errors were noted. The driver was properly licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided near East 2 Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle and the front end of the moving car. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn involving two sedans. One driver, a 21-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a moving sedan striking the left rear quarter panel of a parked vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured party was not ejected and was the driver of the moving vehicle. Damage was reported to the left rear quarter panel of the parked car and the front end of the moving sedan. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south passed a parked bus on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. The bus was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a crash on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was passing a parked bus when the collision occurred, impacting the bus's left rear quarter panel. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The bus was stationary at the time of impact. No damage was recorded on the sedan, but the bus sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The driver held a valid New York license and was traveling southbound.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15