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Two sedans collided on Avenue K in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. No ejections or severe vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue K in Brooklyn at 6:30 PM involving two sedans traveling westbound. The driver of the rear BMW sedan, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The front vehicle, a 2006 Toyota sedan, sustained no damage and was also traveling straight ahead. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The incident highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance as the cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver operating an SUV struck two parked vehicles on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The crash injured a front-seat passenger, who suffered head contusions and shock. The collision caused significant damage to the parked vehicles’ left side doors.

According to the police report, at 14:08 on Avenue O in Brooklyn, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling west collided with two parked SUVs. The contributing factor was driver inattention and distraction. The moving SUV impacted the left rear quarter panels of both parked vehicles, causing damage to their left side doors. A 28-year-old female front-seat passenger in the moving SUV was injured, sustaining head contusions and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites driver inattention/distraction as the cause, highlighting a failure to maintain proper focus while driving. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a sedan also traveling west on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 5:30 PM on Avenue O in Brooklyn, a 2012 SUV traveling west collided with the left rear bumper of a 1998 sedan also moving west. The sedan's 33-year-old female driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained a concussion and injuries to her entire body. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV's damage was centered on the back end, indicating it struck the sedan from behind. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts in multi-vehicle traffic but does not assign fault to the injured sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a left turn struck a 54-year-old woman crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash happened in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling northwest on Ocean Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This collision occurred in Brooklyn at 8:10 a.m. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing a left turn directly led to the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Avenue I in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel and left side doors. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor. All injured remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:04 on Avenue I in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. Three occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male driver with back injuries secured by a lap belt and harness, a 53-year-old female left rear passenger with injuries to her entire body, and a 23-year-old female right rear passenger also injured across her entire body. None of the injured were ejected from their vehicles, and all remained conscious. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left rear quarter panel and left side doors, indicating a side-impact collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 14 Street in Brooklyn at night. The female driver of one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were traveling straight when impact occurred at their front ends. Police report lists unspecified driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:04 PM on East 14 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling in perpendicular directions—one eastbound and one southbound. The female driver of the southbound vehicle, aged 18, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles collided at their front ends, with damage to the left front bumper of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the southbound sedan. The report cites unspecified contributing factors related to driver errors but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver-related causes without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A three-vehicle crash on Avenue M in Brooklyn left a 49-year-old female driver with head injuries and whiplash. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck by a westbound sedan, while a northbound SUV made a left turn, causing a multi-point impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:14 AM on Avenue M in Brooklyn involving three vehicles: a 2017 SUV stopped in traffic, a 2023 sedan traveling west going straight ahead, and a 2022 SUV making a left turn northbound. The point of impact included the center front end of the stopped SUV, the left front bumper of the sedan, and the right front quarter panel of the turning SUV. The 49-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver. The collision dynamics suggest driver errors related to failure to properly yield or observe traffic conditions during the left turn and while proceeding straight, creating a hazardous multi-vehicle impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV traveling east on Avenue M. The impact struck the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:43 on Avenue M in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old female bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling east when an SUV, also traveling east, struck her. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north collided with two parked SUVs on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver lost consciousness and sustained injuries. Impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUVs’ left rear and front quarter panels. Driver error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ocean Avenue struck two parked SUVs. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the left rear bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of another. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured and lost consciousness during the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating driver incapacitation. Both SUVs were stationary and parked at the time of impact. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash occurred at 9:45 PM in Brooklyn’s 11230 zip code. The collision highlights the danger of driver medical emergencies behind the wheel and the systemic risk posed to other vehicles even when stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe head injuries after colliding with a sedan on East 13 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved aggressive driving and defective pavement, contributing to the violent impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:39 AM on East 13 Street near Elm Avenue in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The motorcycle was traveling south and was struck on the center back end by a northbound sedan. The report cites aggressive driving and defective pavement as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the severity of the impact was primarily on the motorcycle and its driver. The combination of aggressive driving and poor road conditions created a dangerous environment leading to the driver's ejection and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV swung wide on Avenue K, carving a path into a cyclist’s flesh. Blood pooled. The man stayed conscious, pain roaring through his split arm. The driver’s turn, sudden and improper, left steel and bone tangled in Brooklyn’s morning.

A 47-year-old man riding east on Avenue K near East 24th Street was struck by an SUV making a U-turn, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious as blood pooled on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the sole contributing factor, with the SUV driver executing a U-turn into the cyclist’s path. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error—here, an improper turn—on Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit her while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle was entering a parked position and impacted the pedestrian at the center back end. The driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Nissan SUV struck her while she was crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn near East 17 Street at 17:40. The SUV was traveling west and was entering a parked position at the time of impact. The collision occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A three-vehicle crash on Avenue O in Brooklyn left two sedan occupants injured. The driver and a passenger suffered back and neck injuries with whiplash. The collision involved impact to front and quarter panels, highlighting driver errors and vehicle movement conflicts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue O in Brooklyn at 9:39 AM. Three vehicles were involved: a parked 2016 SUV, a westbound 2024 Subaru sedan, and a southbound 2024 Jeep sedan carrying three occupants. The Jeep sedan's driver, a 42-year-old woman, and a passenger were injured, both sustaining whiplash and back or neck injuries. The Jeep's left front bumper and the Subaru's right front bumper were points of impact, indicating a collision between moving vehicles. The SUV was parked and damaged on its left front quarter panel. Driver errors are implied by the conflicting vehicle movements and impact points, though specific contributing factors are listed as unspecified. The injured occupants were conscious and not ejected. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old woman crossing Avenue J with the signal was struck by a left-turning vehicle. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue J and East 14 Street in Brooklyn around 3:14 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Toyota car, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old female driver suffered shoulder abrasions when her SUV overturned after striking a parked sedan. The crash occurred at East 16 Street in Brooklyn. Police cite passing too closely as the primary driver error leading to the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female driver traveling south in a 2015 SUV struck a parked 2020 sedan on East 16 Street in Brooklyn at 12:18 PM. The SUV's right front bumper impacted the sedan's left rear quarter panel, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver was injured with abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting a driver error that led to the collision. No other driver license or occupant details were noted for the parked vehicle. The injury severity was rated as moderate, and the driver was wearing a lap belt. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s actions led to a violent impact, leaving the victim bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue L in Brooklyn around 7:46 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Hyundai sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and struck her with the vehicle’s center front end. The impact caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified factors overall. The driver’s maneuver—making a right turn without yielding to a pedestrian crossing with the signal—was the critical error leading to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Avenue N at 7:05 AM. The impact struck both vehicles’ left front bumpers. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions on Avenue N collided at 7:05 AM. The northbound vehicle was going straight ahead, while the southbound vehicle was stopped in traffic before the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. A 19-year-old female passenger in one sedan was injured, suffering neck trauma described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on Avenue L in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue L and East 13 Street in Brooklyn at 11:20 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2023 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the collision circumstances without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left on Avenue L struck a 49-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 2013 Hyundai sedan was making a left turn on Avenue L in Brooklyn at 12:13 PM when it struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and the sole occupant of the vehicle. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly failure to yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Kia SUV slammed into a 47-year-old cyclist near Avenue O. The man flew from his bike, head striking pavement. Blood pooled. The SUV’s bumper cracked. He died there, the street claiming another life.

A fatal collision occurred near 1608 Avenue O in Brooklyn when a westbound Kia SUV struck a 47-year-old man riding his bike eastbound, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A westbound Kia struck him head-on. He flew from the bike. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood on the pavement. The SUV’s bumper cracked. He died where he fell.' The police report lists the contributing factors for both parties as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries. The SUV’s point of impact was the left front bumper, consistent with a direct, forceful collision. The report does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor before listing helmet use. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers and vulnerable road users collide on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15