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A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Surf Avenue with the signal. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was alone, traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Surf Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 SUV traveling eastbound, driven by a licensed female driver. The crash occurred when the driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565801, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV made a U-turn on Stillwell Avenue and struck a Honda sedan traveling north. The sedan's driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The crash caused pain and nausea for the sedan driver.

According to the police report, a 2009 Ford SUV was making a U-turn on Stillwell Avenue when it collided with a 2019 Honda sedan traveling straight north. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the sedan's left side doors. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. The sedan driver complained of pain and nausea after the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash highlights the dangers of U-turn maneuvers and side-impact collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on Lyme Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east on Lyme Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right side doors of the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage and had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on Surf Avenue. The 49-year-old rider was ejected and suffered back contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bike’s left front quarter panel was damaged; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Surf Avenue made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained back injuries classified as contusions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s left front quarter panel, damaging the bike but not the car. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-to-back on Stillwell Avenue late at night. Both drivers were heading north. One driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Alcohol was involved. Damage hit the rear bumper and front end of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Stillwell Avenue collided. The point of impact was the center back end of the leading vehicle and the center front end of the following vehicle. The driver of the leading sedan, a 40-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the leading vehicle and the center front end of the following vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him on Surf Avenue. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way. The rider was in shock.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a 2011 Honda SUV made a left turn on Surf Avenue and struck him. The impact hit the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The rider was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in shock. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-scooter rider was going straight west. No safety equipment was noted for the rider. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist on West 37 Street near Neptune Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused front-end damage to the vehicle and rear-quarter damage to the bike.

According to the police report, a driver traveling east on West 37 Street was inattentive and distracted when the collision occurred. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old man riding south, was hit on the right rear quarter panel and ejected from his bike. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle involved had center front end damage, while the bike sustained damage to the rear quarter panel. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi starting from parking struck a sedan making a left turn on Mermaid Avenue. Both vehicles suffered front bumper damage. A 62-year-old female driver and a 10-year-old passenger in the sedan were injured with back contusions. Both remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi driver starting from parking collided with a sedan making a left turn on Mermaid Avenue. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the taxi. The sedan driver, a 62-year-old woman, and a 10-year-old passenger in the sedan both suffered back contusions and were conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash injured vulnerable occupants inside the sedan without any ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle changing lanes on Belt Parkway overturned after colliding with a sedan. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The sedan driver was distracted. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling westbound on Belt Parkway was changing lanes when it collided with a westbound sedan. The sedan's driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the crash. The motorcycle overturned, ejecting its 30-year-old male driver, who was wearing a helmet. He sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The sedan, a 2021 BMW, sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver held a permit license from New Jersey. The motorcycle driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver inattention as a key factor in this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on West 21 Street. The parked car’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 21 Street collided with a parked sedan. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver of the parked car, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The moving sedan had damage to its right front bumper, while the parked car sustained damage to its left side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing Mermaid Avenue at West 29 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock. The pedestrian had the signal and complained of pain and nausea after the impact.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Mermaid Avenue at West 29 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike traveling south on Cropsey Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Cropsey Avenue collided with an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike rider, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the e-bike was struck on the right front quarter panel. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on Mermaid Avenue. Two men inside the moving vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash damaged the right front bumper of the moving car and the rear of the parked car.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Mermaid Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The moving vehicle's right front bumper struck the center back end of the parked car. Two male occupants in the moving sedan, including the driver and front passenger, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear SUV passed too closely and struck the left rear bumper of the front vehicle. A 14-year-old rear passenger suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. No ejections occurred. The driver was licensed.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, traveling west, passed too closely and struck the left rear bumper of the front vehicle, which was stopped in traffic. A 14-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the front vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the hip and upper leg. The injury severity was classified as moderate. The driver of the rear vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The contributing factor listed was "Passing Too Closely." No ejections or other contributing factors were noted. The front vehicle sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the rear vehicle showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 5:50 p.m. The rider suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male motorcyclist was driving westbound on Shore Parkway when the crash occurred. The motorcycle struck an object or surface on the right front quarter panel, causing the rider to be ejected. The rider sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not specify any helmet use or other safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle hit a turning sedan’s rear on Surf Avenue. The rider flew off, leg torn, helmet scraping pavement. He bled on the curb, conscious under Brooklyn’s lights. Unsafe speed and driver distraction cut through the night. Metal and flesh met hard.

A motorcycle collided with the rear of a sedan making a left turn on Surf Avenue near West 8th Street in Brooklyn. The 49-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffering severe leg lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan, driven by a 22-year-old man, carried three passengers, all of whom were uninjured. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver errors. The impact left the motorcycle’s front and the sedan’s rear quarter panel damaged. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Shocked and injured, she was left at the scene.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Neptune Avenue at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a station wagon/SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The driver, a male with a permit license, was identified as inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was injured while lawfully crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man crossing Neptune Avenue with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Neptune Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2012 SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Surf Avenue. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Surf Avenue at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Jeep SUV, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any driver license status or vehicle damage details. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No helmet or safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old e-scooter rider was injured on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck the scooter. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Both drivers showed inattention. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2022 Nissan SUV made a left turn on Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, and collided with him. The e-scooter rider was conscious but suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter, which showed no damage. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was traveling southeast while making the left turn. The e-scooter was traveling east, going straight ahead. The collision caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15