About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 4
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 38
▸ Contusion/Bruise 92
▸ Abrasion 55
▸ Pain/Nausea 22
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Flatbush
- 2016 Gray Honda Sedan (LGS6067) – 21 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 BMW Sedan (9LUU806) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2011 Red Chevrolet Suburban (KTY1495) – 9 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (JEM8630) – 7 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2014 White Honda Sedan (KZJ3591) – 7 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Flatbush at midnight: another body on the pavement
Flatbush: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just after midnight on Sep 12, a driver in a 2012 Toyota sedan hit a 43-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She was semiconscious and bleeding. Source.
This Week
- Sep 6, Bedford Ave at Farragut Rd: a driver in a Nissan SUV turned left and hit a 23-year-old man who was not in the roadway, causing severe lacerations. Source
- Sep 6, Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd: a driver in a Honda SUV turned left and hit a 22-year-old woman at the intersection. Source
- Sep 6, Flatbush Ave at Avenue H: a driver in a Jeep sedan turned left and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Source
Flatbush keeps the count
Since 2022, in Flatbush, five people walking were killed and 358 were injured. Cyclists were hurt 196 times. In all, there were 2,096 crashes that injured 1,485 people and left 21 with serious injuries. Source.
Flatbush Avenue is the core of the harm: 207 injuries and one death. Bedford Avenue logged 92 injuries and one death. Source.
Evenings burn hottest. At 5 PM there were 106 injuries and one death. At 6 PM there were 90 injuries and three deaths. Source.
Heavy vehicles, heavy grief
Trucks and buses are tied to three of the five deaths here. Cars and SUVs account for the rest. Source.
Police reports point to driver actions we can name. Failure to yield shows up in recent pedestrian hits on Flatbush at Avenue H. Left turns keep cutting across people’s paths. Source.
The worst drivers don’t stop
School‑zone cameras caught a mountain of repeat speeding in this area. Since 2022, there were 7,419 tickets that would be “preventable” after a driver crossed six tickets in a year, including 1,612 in the year to date. At the higher threshold, 3,612 were preventable after 16 tickets, including 840 this year. These are the tickets a limiter would have stopped. Source.
The state has a bill for that. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force drivers with a record of violations to use intelligent speed assistance. State Sen. Kevin Parker voted yes in committee in June 2025. Source.
The companion bill sits with the Assembly. Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn: will you co‑sponsor and push it? Council Member Rita C. Joseph: will you press for citywide slower speeds now?
As New York’s attorney general said about high‑risk driving by police, “the evidence is clear: police vehicle pursuits and high‑speed car chases can be dangerous and even fatal, and it is time for a change.” Source.
Fix the streets that keep breaking us
Start where the blood is. Flatbush Avenue. Bedford Avenue. Hardened left turns, no‑parking near crosswalks, longer walk signals, protected space at corners. Target the evening hours when deaths spike. Source.
Then tackle the source. Lower the default speed citywide and force repeat speeders to slow down. Both steps are on the table: the city can lower speeds, and the Legislature can pass the Stop Super Speeders Act. Details and how to help.
The woman on Flatbush went down in the dark. The rest of us live with the light. It shows the same corners, the same turns, the same hours. It shows what must change.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened in the past month?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ Who is responsible for curbing repeat speeding?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crash and linked datasets - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- File S 4045 (Stop Super Speeders Act) - Bill page , Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- Attorney general says police chases should be mostly banned, Times Union, Published 2024-10-17
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
District 42
Council Member Rita C. Joseph
District 40
State Senator Kevin Parker
District 21
▸ Other Geographies
Flatbush Flatbush sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 70, District 40, AD 42, SD 21, Brooklyn CB14.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Flatbush
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Distracted Driver Hits E-Bike on Flatbush Avenue▸Aug 3 - A distracted truck driver struck a northbound e-bike on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a head injury but remained conscious. The crash caused front-end damage to the e-bike and side damage to the truck.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 39-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound was injured when a parked Dodge truck, also facing north, was struck on its left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. The e-bike sustained center front end damage, while the truck's left side doors were damaged. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious despite suffering a head injury. The truck driver was licensed but was inattentive, leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jul 27 - An unlicensed SUV driver struck a 49-year-old woman in Brooklyn, injuring her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inexperience and lack of license contributed to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, at 3:07 AM in Brooklyn near 1491 Flatbush Avenue, a 2020 Kia SUV traveling north struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s inexperience and unlicensed status as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The report does not specify the pedestrian’s location or actions prior to the crash. Driver errors—specifically operating the vehicle without a license and inexperience—are central to this collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by unqualified drivers.
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SUV Slams Cyclist on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 25 - SUV hit a 65-year-old cyclist on Flatbush Avenue. The man took the blow to his knee and leg. Driver failed to yield and followed too close. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male bicyclist was struck by an SUV at 17:20 on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue H in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV hit the left rear of the bike while both traveled southeast. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as driver errors by the SUV operator. These actions led to the crash and injuries. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor.
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Tractor Truck Passes Too Closely, Injures Taxi Passenger▸Jul 22 - A tractor truck traveling west struck a parked taxi on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a parked taxi at 17:52. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end against the taxi’s right front bumper. The taxi had three occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" and the presence of an "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The truck driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance while passing led to the collision. The taxi passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles passing too close to other road users in Brooklyn.
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Driver Inattention Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision in Brooklyn▸Jul 22 - A distracted driver triggered a chain reaction crash involving multiple parked vehicles and moving cars on Parkside Avenue. One occupant suffered a shoulder abrasion, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention amid dense urban traffic.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which led to a collision involving several vehicles, including a motorcycle and multiple parked cars. The report details impact points on the left side doors and bumpers of various vehicles, indicating a chain reaction. One occupant, a 41-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm and shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention in urban settings.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures Front Passenger▸Jul 20 - A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash when an SUV passed too closely, colliding with a sedan on Flatbush Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers, leaving the passenger conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 9:25 AM involving a northbound SUV and a northbound sedan. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain safe distance. A 13-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, including the injured passenger, while the SUV had no occupants at the time. Driver errors centered on the SUV's improper passing maneuver, with no additional contributing factors related to the victim noted in the report.
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Tow Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - A 26-year-old man was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue near East 18 Street in Brooklyn at midnight. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2019 Dodge tow truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no damage reported to the tow truck. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.
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Cyclist Strikes Child Crossing Parkside Avenue▸Jul 10 - A cyclist hit a 6-year-old girl in the crosswalk on Parkside Avenue. She suffered a facial bruise. The crash happened at the intersection’s center. Systemic danger left her exposed.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was struck by a cyclist while crossing Parkside Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:35 PM. The child suffered a contusion to her face. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, noting the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The cyclist, a male traveling east and going straight, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of his bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report highlights the intersection’s danger, with the child’s crossing behavior noted as a factor.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Farragut Road▸Jul 9 - Two cars slammed together in Brooklyn. Three men hurt. Drivers distracted, failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Sirens cut through the street.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 16:22 on Farragut Road, Brooklyn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The 52-year-old SUV driver suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. The 35-year-old sedan driver had neck injuries and whiplash. A 22-year-old passenger in the sedan was also hurt, with knee, lower leg, foot injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as the cause. No victim actions contributed.
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SUV Strikes Southbound Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Jul 7 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.
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Alcohol-Related Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Driver▸Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
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Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
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Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
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Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
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Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Aug 3 - A distracted truck driver struck a northbound e-bike on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a head injury but remained conscious. The crash caused front-end damage to the e-bike and side damage to the truck.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A 39-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound was injured when a parked Dodge truck, also facing north, was struck on its left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. The e-bike sustained center front end damage, while the truck's left side doors were damaged. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious despite suffering a head injury. The truck driver was licensed but was inattentive, leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jul 27 - An unlicensed SUV driver struck a 49-year-old woman in Brooklyn, injuring her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inexperience and lack of license contributed to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, at 3:07 AM in Brooklyn near 1491 Flatbush Avenue, a 2020 Kia SUV traveling north struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s inexperience and unlicensed status as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The report does not specify the pedestrian’s location or actions prior to the crash. Driver errors—specifically operating the vehicle without a license and inexperience—are central to this collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by unqualified drivers.
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SUV Slams Cyclist on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 25 - SUV hit a 65-year-old cyclist on Flatbush Avenue. The man took the blow to his knee and leg. Driver failed to yield and followed too close. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male bicyclist was struck by an SUV at 17:20 on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue H in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV hit the left rear of the bike while both traveled southeast. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as driver errors by the SUV operator. These actions led to the crash and injuries. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor.
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Tractor Truck Passes Too Closely, Injures Taxi Passenger▸Jul 22 - A tractor truck traveling west struck a parked taxi on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a parked taxi at 17:52. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end against the taxi’s right front bumper. The taxi had three occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" and the presence of an "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The truck driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance while passing led to the collision. The taxi passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles passing too close to other road users in Brooklyn.
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Driver Inattention Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision in Brooklyn▸Jul 22 - A distracted driver triggered a chain reaction crash involving multiple parked vehicles and moving cars on Parkside Avenue. One occupant suffered a shoulder abrasion, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention amid dense urban traffic.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which led to a collision involving several vehicles, including a motorcycle and multiple parked cars. The report details impact points on the left side doors and bumpers of various vehicles, indicating a chain reaction. One occupant, a 41-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm and shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention in urban settings.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures Front Passenger▸Jul 20 - A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash when an SUV passed too closely, colliding with a sedan on Flatbush Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers, leaving the passenger conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 9:25 AM involving a northbound SUV and a northbound sedan. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain safe distance. A 13-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, including the injured passenger, while the SUV had no occupants at the time. Driver errors centered on the SUV's improper passing maneuver, with no additional contributing factors related to the victim noted in the report.
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Tow Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - A 26-year-old man was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue near East 18 Street in Brooklyn at midnight. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2019 Dodge tow truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no damage reported to the tow truck. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.
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Cyclist Strikes Child Crossing Parkside Avenue▸Jul 10 - A cyclist hit a 6-year-old girl in the crosswalk on Parkside Avenue. She suffered a facial bruise. The crash happened at the intersection’s center. Systemic danger left her exposed.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was struck by a cyclist while crossing Parkside Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:35 PM. The child suffered a contusion to her face. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, noting the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The cyclist, a male traveling east and going straight, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of his bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report highlights the intersection’s danger, with the child’s crossing behavior noted as a factor.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Farragut Road▸Jul 9 - Two cars slammed together in Brooklyn. Three men hurt. Drivers distracted, failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Sirens cut through the street.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 16:22 on Farragut Road, Brooklyn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The 52-year-old SUV driver suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. The 35-year-old sedan driver had neck injuries and whiplash. A 22-year-old passenger in the sedan was also hurt, with knee, lower leg, foot injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as the cause. No victim actions contributed.
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SUV Strikes Southbound Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Jul 7 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.
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Alcohol-Related Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Driver▸Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
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Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
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Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
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Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jul 27 - An unlicensed SUV driver struck a 49-year-old woman in Brooklyn, injuring her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inexperience and lack of license contributed to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, at 3:07 AM in Brooklyn near 1491 Flatbush Avenue, a 2020 Kia SUV traveling north struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies the driver’s inexperience and unlicensed status as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The report does not specify the pedestrian’s location or actions prior to the crash. Driver errors—specifically operating the vehicle without a license and inexperience—are central to this collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by unqualified drivers.
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SUV Slams Cyclist on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 25 - SUV hit a 65-year-old cyclist on Flatbush Avenue. The man took the blow to his knee and leg. Driver failed to yield and followed too close. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male bicyclist was struck by an SUV at 17:20 on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue H in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV hit the left rear of the bike while both traveled southeast. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as driver errors by the SUV operator. These actions led to the crash and injuries. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor.
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Tractor Truck Passes Too Closely, Injures Taxi Passenger▸Jul 22 - A tractor truck traveling west struck a parked taxi on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a parked taxi at 17:52. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end against the taxi’s right front bumper. The taxi had three occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" and the presence of an "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The truck driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance while passing led to the collision. The taxi passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles passing too close to other road users in Brooklyn.
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Driver Inattention Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision in Brooklyn▸Jul 22 - A distracted driver triggered a chain reaction crash involving multiple parked vehicles and moving cars on Parkside Avenue. One occupant suffered a shoulder abrasion, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention amid dense urban traffic.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which led to a collision involving several vehicles, including a motorcycle and multiple parked cars. The report details impact points on the left side doors and bumpers of various vehicles, indicating a chain reaction. One occupant, a 41-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm and shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention in urban settings.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures Front Passenger▸Jul 20 - A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash when an SUV passed too closely, colliding with a sedan on Flatbush Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers, leaving the passenger conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 9:25 AM involving a northbound SUV and a northbound sedan. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain safe distance. A 13-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, including the injured passenger, while the SUV had no occupants at the time. Driver errors centered on the SUV's improper passing maneuver, with no additional contributing factors related to the victim noted in the report.
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Tow Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - A 26-year-old man was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue near East 18 Street in Brooklyn at midnight. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2019 Dodge tow truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no damage reported to the tow truck. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.
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Cyclist Strikes Child Crossing Parkside Avenue▸Jul 10 - A cyclist hit a 6-year-old girl in the crosswalk on Parkside Avenue. She suffered a facial bruise. The crash happened at the intersection’s center. Systemic danger left her exposed.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was struck by a cyclist while crossing Parkside Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:35 PM. The child suffered a contusion to her face. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, noting the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The cyclist, a male traveling east and going straight, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of his bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report highlights the intersection’s danger, with the child’s crossing behavior noted as a factor.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Farragut Road▸Jul 9 - Two cars slammed together in Brooklyn. Three men hurt. Drivers distracted, failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Sirens cut through the street.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 16:22 on Farragut Road, Brooklyn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The 52-year-old SUV driver suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. The 35-year-old sedan driver had neck injuries and whiplash. A 22-year-old passenger in the sedan was also hurt, with knee, lower leg, foot injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as the cause. No victim actions contributed.
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SUV Strikes Southbound Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Jul 7 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.
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Alcohol-Related Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Driver▸Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
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Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
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Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
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Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jul 25 - SUV hit a 65-year-old cyclist on Flatbush Avenue. The man took the blow to his knee and leg. Driver failed to yield and followed too close. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old male bicyclist was struck by an SUV at 17:20 on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue H in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV hit the left rear of the bike while both traveled southeast. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as driver errors by the SUV operator. These actions led to the crash and injuries. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor.
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Tractor Truck Passes Too Closely, Injures Taxi Passenger▸Jul 22 - A tractor truck traveling west struck a parked taxi on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a parked taxi at 17:52. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end against the taxi’s right front bumper. The taxi had three occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" and the presence of an "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The truck driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance while passing led to the collision. The taxi passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles passing too close to other road users in Brooklyn.
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Driver Inattention Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision in Brooklyn▸Jul 22 - A distracted driver triggered a chain reaction crash involving multiple parked vehicles and moving cars on Parkside Avenue. One occupant suffered a shoulder abrasion, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention amid dense urban traffic.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which led to a collision involving several vehicles, including a motorcycle and multiple parked cars. The report details impact points on the left side doors and bumpers of various vehicles, indicating a chain reaction. One occupant, a 41-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm and shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention in urban settings.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures Front Passenger▸Jul 20 - A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash when an SUV passed too closely, colliding with a sedan on Flatbush Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers, leaving the passenger conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 9:25 AM involving a northbound SUV and a northbound sedan. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain safe distance. A 13-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, including the injured passenger, while the SUV had no occupants at the time. Driver errors centered on the SUV's improper passing maneuver, with no additional contributing factors related to the victim noted in the report.
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Tow Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - A 26-year-old man was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue near East 18 Street in Brooklyn at midnight. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2019 Dodge tow truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no damage reported to the tow truck. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.
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Cyclist Strikes Child Crossing Parkside Avenue▸Jul 10 - A cyclist hit a 6-year-old girl in the crosswalk on Parkside Avenue. She suffered a facial bruise. The crash happened at the intersection’s center. Systemic danger left her exposed.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was struck by a cyclist while crossing Parkside Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:35 PM. The child suffered a contusion to her face. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, noting the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The cyclist, a male traveling east and going straight, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of his bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report highlights the intersection’s danger, with the child’s crossing behavior noted as a factor.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Farragut Road▸Jul 9 - Two cars slammed together in Brooklyn. Three men hurt. Drivers distracted, failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Sirens cut through the street.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 16:22 on Farragut Road, Brooklyn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The 52-year-old SUV driver suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. The 35-year-old sedan driver had neck injuries and whiplash. A 22-year-old passenger in the sedan was also hurt, with knee, lower leg, foot injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as the cause. No victim actions contributed.
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SUV Strikes Southbound Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Jul 7 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.
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Alcohol-Related Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Driver▸Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
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Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
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Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
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Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jul 22 - A tractor truck traveling west struck a parked taxi on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling west on Caton Avenue collided with a parked taxi at 17:52. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end against the taxi’s right front bumper. The taxi had three occupants; the front passenger, a 22-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" and the presence of an "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The truck driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance while passing led to the collision. The taxi passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles passing too close to other road users in Brooklyn.
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Driver Inattention Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision in Brooklyn▸Jul 22 - A distracted driver triggered a chain reaction crash involving multiple parked vehicles and moving cars on Parkside Avenue. One occupant suffered a shoulder abrasion, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention amid dense urban traffic.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which led to a collision involving several vehicles, including a motorcycle and multiple parked cars. The report details impact points on the left side doors and bumpers of various vehicles, indicating a chain reaction. One occupant, a 41-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm and shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention in urban settings.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures Front Passenger▸Jul 20 - A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash when an SUV passed too closely, colliding with a sedan on Flatbush Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers, leaving the passenger conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 9:25 AM involving a northbound SUV and a northbound sedan. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain safe distance. A 13-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, including the injured passenger, while the SUV had no occupants at the time. Driver errors centered on the SUV's improper passing maneuver, with no additional contributing factors related to the victim noted in the report.
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Tow Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - A 26-year-old man was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue near East 18 Street in Brooklyn at midnight. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2019 Dodge tow truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no damage reported to the tow truck. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.
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Cyclist Strikes Child Crossing Parkside Avenue▸Jul 10 - A cyclist hit a 6-year-old girl in the crosswalk on Parkside Avenue. She suffered a facial bruise. The crash happened at the intersection’s center. Systemic danger left her exposed.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was struck by a cyclist while crossing Parkside Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:35 PM. The child suffered a contusion to her face. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, noting the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The cyclist, a male traveling east and going straight, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of his bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report highlights the intersection’s danger, with the child’s crossing behavior noted as a factor.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Farragut Road▸Jul 9 - Two cars slammed together in Brooklyn. Three men hurt. Drivers distracted, failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Sirens cut through the street.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 16:22 on Farragut Road, Brooklyn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The 52-year-old SUV driver suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. The 35-year-old sedan driver had neck injuries and whiplash. A 22-year-old passenger in the sedan was also hurt, with knee, lower leg, foot injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as the cause. No victim actions contributed.
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SUV Strikes Southbound Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Jul 7 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.
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Alcohol-Related Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Driver▸Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
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Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
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Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
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Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jul 22 - A distracted driver triggered a chain reaction crash involving multiple parked vehicles and moving cars on Parkside Avenue. One occupant suffered a shoulder abrasion, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention amid dense urban traffic.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which led to a collision involving several vehicles, including a motorcycle and multiple parked cars. The report details impact points on the left side doors and bumpers of various vehicles, indicating a chain reaction. One occupant, a 41-year-old male driver wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm and shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by driver inattention in urban settings.
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SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures Front Passenger▸Jul 20 - A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash when an SUV passed too closely, colliding with a sedan on Flatbush Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers, leaving the passenger conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 9:25 AM involving a northbound SUV and a northbound sedan. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain safe distance. A 13-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, including the injured passenger, while the SUV had no occupants at the time. Driver errors centered on the SUV's improper passing maneuver, with no additional contributing factors related to the victim noted in the report.
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Tow Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - A 26-year-old man was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue near East 18 Street in Brooklyn at midnight. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2019 Dodge tow truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no damage reported to the tow truck. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.
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Cyclist Strikes Child Crossing Parkside Avenue▸Jul 10 - A cyclist hit a 6-year-old girl in the crosswalk on Parkside Avenue. She suffered a facial bruise. The crash happened at the intersection’s center. Systemic danger left her exposed.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was struck by a cyclist while crossing Parkside Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:35 PM. The child suffered a contusion to her face. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, noting the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The cyclist, a male traveling east and going straight, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of his bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report highlights the intersection’s danger, with the child’s crossing behavior noted as a factor.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Farragut Road▸Jul 9 - Two cars slammed together in Brooklyn. Three men hurt. Drivers distracted, failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Sirens cut through the street.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 16:22 on Farragut Road, Brooklyn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The 52-year-old SUV driver suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. The 35-year-old sedan driver had neck injuries and whiplash. A 22-year-old passenger in the sedan was also hurt, with knee, lower leg, foot injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as the cause. No victim actions contributed.
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SUV Strikes Southbound Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Jul 7 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.
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Alcohol-Related Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Driver▸Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
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Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
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Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
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Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jul 20 - A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash when an SUV passed too closely, colliding with a sedan on Flatbush Avenue. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers, leaving the passenger conscious but injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 9:25 AM involving a northbound SUV and a northbound sedan. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right front bumper. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain safe distance. A 13-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, including the injured passenger, while the SUV had no occupants at the time. Driver errors centered on the SUV's improper passing maneuver, with no additional contributing factors related to the victim noted in the report.
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Tow Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - A 26-year-old man was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue near East 18 Street in Brooklyn at midnight. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2019 Dodge tow truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no damage reported to the tow truck. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.
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Cyclist Strikes Child Crossing Parkside Avenue▸Jul 10 - A cyclist hit a 6-year-old girl in the crosswalk on Parkside Avenue. She suffered a facial bruise. The crash happened at the intersection’s center. Systemic danger left her exposed.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was struck by a cyclist while crossing Parkside Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:35 PM. The child suffered a contusion to her face. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, noting the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The cyclist, a male traveling east and going straight, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of his bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report highlights the intersection’s danger, with the child’s crossing behavior noted as a factor.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Farragut Road▸Jul 9 - Two cars slammed together in Brooklyn. Three men hurt. Drivers distracted, failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Sirens cut through the street.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 16:22 on Farragut Road, Brooklyn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The 52-year-old SUV driver suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. The 35-year-old sedan driver had neck injuries and whiplash. A 22-year-old passenger in the sedan was also hurt, with knee, lower leg, foot injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as the cause. No victim actions contributed.
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SUV Strikes Southbound Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Jul 7 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.
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Alcohol-Related Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Driver▸Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
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Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
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Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
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Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jul 17 - A 26-year-old man was struck by a tow truck making a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue near East 18 Street in Brooklyn at midnight. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2019 Dodge tow truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. There was no damage reported to the tow truck. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.
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Cyclist Strikes Child Crossing Parkside Avenue▸Jul 10 - A cyclist hit a 6-year-old girl in the crosswalk on Parkside Avenue. She suffered a facial bruise. The crash happened at the intersection’s center. Systemic danger left her exposed.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was struck by a cyclist while crossing Parkside Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:35 PM. The child suffered a contusion to her face. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, noting the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The cyclist, a male traveling east and going straight, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of his bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report highlights the intersection’s danger, with the child’s crossing behavior noted as a factor.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Farragut Road▸Jul 9 - Two cars slammed together in Brooklyn. Three men hurt. Drivers distracted, failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Sirens cut through the street.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 16:22 on Farragut Road, Brooklyn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The 52-year-old SUV driver suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. The 35-year-old sedan driver had neck injuries and whiplash. A 22-year-old passenger in the sedan was also hurt, with knee, lower leg, foot injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as the cause. No victim actions contributed.
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SUV Strikes Southbound Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Jul 7 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.
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Alcohol-Related Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Driver▸Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
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Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
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Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
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Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jul 10 - A cyclist hit a 6-year-old girl in the crosswalk on Parkside Avenue. She suffered a facial bruise. The crash happened at the intersection’s center. Systemic danger left her exposed.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was struck by a cyclist while crossing Parkside Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:35 PM. The child suffered a contusion to her face. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, noting the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The cyclist, a male traveling east and going straight, struck the pedestrian with the center front end of his bike. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report highlights the intersection’s danger, with the child’s crossing behavior noted as a factor.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Farragut Road▸Jul 9 - Two cars slammed together in Brooklyn. Three men hurt. Drivers distracted, failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Sirens cut through the street.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 16:22 on Farragut Road, Brooklyn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The 52-year-old SUV driver suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. The 35-year-old sedan driver had neck injuries and whiplash. A 22-year-old passenger in the sedan was also hurt, with knee, lower leg, foot injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as the cause. No victim actions contributed.
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SUV Strikes Southbound Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Jul 7 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.
6
Alcohol-Related Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Driver▸Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
5
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
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Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
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Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
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Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
21
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
17
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jul 9 - Two cars slammed together in Brooklyn. Three men hurt. Drivers distracted, failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Sirens cut through the street.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 16:22 on Farragut Road, Brooklyn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The 52-year-old SUV driver suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. The 35-year-old sedan driver had neck injuries and whiplash. A 22-year-old passenger in the sedan was also hurt, with knee, lower leg, foot injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as the cause. No victim actions contributed.
7
SUV Strikes Southbound Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Jul 7 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.
6
Alcohol-Related Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Driver▸Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
5
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
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Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
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Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
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Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
21
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jul 7 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV pulled out from a parked position and struck her on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with serious leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a 2019 Infiniti SUV that was pulling out from a parked position. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to observe the bicyclist while pulling out from parked status caused the collision.
6
Alcohol-Related Sedan Crash Injures Brooklyn Driver▸Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
5
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
28
Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
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Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
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Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
21
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
17
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jul 6 - A Brooklyn sedan crash at 11 p.m. left a 28-year-old male driver semiconscious and injured. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Multiple parked and moving sedans collided, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:00 p.m. The incident involved multiple sedans, with at least one driver injured. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver who was semiconscious and sustained injuries of severity level 3. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles involved included sedans traveling north and others parked, with impacts noted on rear and front bumpers. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle and was the sole occupant. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this multi-vehicle collision.
5
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn▸Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
28
Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
27
Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
24
Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
21
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
17
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jul 5 - A 42-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Campus Road in Brooklyn. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, with unspecified contributing factors noted in the police report.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Campus Road and Amersfort Place in Brooklyn around 2:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a westbound SUV, a Porsche station wagon. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and the pedestrian’s injuries without assigning fault to the victim.
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Moped Collides With Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn▸Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
28
Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
27
Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
24
Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
21
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
17
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jun 29 - A moped traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Foster Avenue. Both male moped occupants, aged 14 and 15, were ejected and suffered serious injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicles collided front to front.
According to the police report, a moped carrying two male occupants, ages 14 and 15, was traveling east on Foster Avenue when it collided head-on with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Both moped riders were ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries: the 14-year-old suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg, while the 15-year-old driver sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist errors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users on mopeds.
28
Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
27
Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
24
Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
21
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
17
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jun 28 - A 78-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The bicyclist suffered concussion and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite impact on its right side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A 78-year-old male bicyclist, unlicensed as a driver, was traveling east when he collided with a 2020 Subaru SUV also traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors but showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party, but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries sustained, with no blame assigned to the bicyclist.
27
Intoxicated Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
24
Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
21
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
17
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jun 27 - A man driving an SUV in Brooklyn suffered leg injuries and incoherence after a collision involving parked vehicles. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in urban streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 23 Street around 12:45 a.m. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant of a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling north, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2013 Honda SUV and a 2013 Toyota pickup truck. The report states the driver was incoherent and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Alcohol involvement was explicitly cited as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their right quarter panels. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing instead on the driver's impairment as the critical cause.
24
Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue, Passenger Hurt▸Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
21
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
17
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a neck injury and went into shock. Police cite improper lane use and alcohol. Impact struck rear and front bumpers. System failed the vulnerable.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:21 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 43-year-old female front passenger injured, suffering a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as driver errors. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The report shows driver mistakes led to harm, with the system exposing passengers to risk.
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Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash on Bedford Avenue▸Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jun 21 - A 30-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing injury without vehicle damage. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, age 30, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and the bike showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with the point of impact on the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn▸Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jun 17 - A 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered injuries to her whole body and shock. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger left her hurt in the crosswalk.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection near 1598 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:50 p.m. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors from either party. The absence of listed driver fault or pedestrian error highlights the systemic danger at this crossing, where a person walking lawfully still suffered serious harm.
7S 8607
Hermel votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Hermel votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
- File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07