Ocean Parkway Killed a Family. The City Let It Happen.

Night crash on McDonald Avenue. E-bike and two cars. Four people hurt. Head, neck, leg injuries. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the dark. No clear cause. Only pain and broken bodies left behind.

An e-bike and two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided late at night on McDonald Avenue near Avenue S in Brooklyn. According to the police report, four people suffered injuries: a 42-year-old e-bike rider with a fractured leg, a 20-year-old male driver with head pain, a 21-year-old male driver with neck pain, and a 21-year-old female passenger with head pain. All were conscious after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. Airbags deployed for the injured car occupants. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at Avenue U in Brooklyn. Metal twisted. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street fell silent as first responders arrived. The crash left scars on steel and flesh.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided near 1252 Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a Toyota and an Infiniti, both traveling east. One driver, a 62-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and whiplash. Three other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other factors were cited. The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right side doors of the other. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, as detailed in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan door swung open on Avenue U. An e-bike rider slammed into it. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist hit hard, bruising his leg. He stayed conscious. The street stayed busy. The driver was distracted. The city moved on.

An e-bike rider, age 30, collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Avenue U at East 4th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The report lists no helmet or signaling issues as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention before opening doors into traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left. An SUV went straight. Metal met metal at Avenue S. One driver suffered a head injury. The crash left two others hurt. Police listed no clear cause. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A crash on Ocean Parkway at Avenue S in Brooklyn involved a sedan making a left turn and an SUV traveling straight. According to the police report, one driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Two other occupants were also injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. Both vehicles sustained damage: the sedan on its left rear quarter panel and the SUV on its right front bumper. The police report notes both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Avenue X in Brooklyn. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely as a factor. Metal struck metal. The street bore the mark. The system failed to protect the vulnerable inside.

A crash involving two sedans occurred at 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with neck and crush injuries. The other occupants, including two infants, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The crash involved a Jeep sedan making a left turn and a Toyota sedan going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Driver error—specifically following too closely—was the only contributing factor listed in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man lay on the pavement of Homecrest Avenue, face bloodied, stunned by pain. Two sedans idled nearby. Evening air buzzed with sirens as neighbors gathered, watching the aftermath of a careless maneuver that left a pedestrian in shock.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Homecrest Avenue in Brooklyn when a sedan, operated by an unlicensed driver, backed unsafely and struck him. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was described as being in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting a clear driver error. The driver of the 2007 Hyundai sedan did not possess a valid license at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The incident underscores the consequences when drivers operate vehicles without proper licensing and disregard safe reversing practices.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A ten-year-old boy pedaled south on E 3rd Street when an SUV swung right onto Avenue P. Metal met flesh. The boy hit the pavement, scraping his knee and lower leg, conscious but hurt. The SUV showed no damage. Sirens followed the silence.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old bicyclist was injured when a station wagon/SUV made an improper right turn onto Avenue P in Brooklyn. The child, riding south on E 3rd Street, suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg after being struck and overturned. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor for the driver of the SUV. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited in the report. The SUV sustained no visible damage, while the young cyclist was left conscious but injured at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn, a sedan slammed into a parked SUV on East 9th Street in Brooklyn. Metal scraped and glass scattered. The 24-year-old driver was left conscious but bleeding from the head, pain sharp and immediate in the quiet street.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound struck a parked SUV at 2117 E 9th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 24-year-old male driver of the sedan injured, suffering a head abrasion but remaining conscious. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of impact. The driver was not using any safety equipment. No other people were reported injured. The crash underscores the documented role of alcohol in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan tore through the red at Ocean Parkway. A mother and her children crossed with the signal. Metal struck flesh. Three lives ended on the crosswalk. One child, four, left broken and silent. Brooklyn pavement bore the weight of loss.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed woman ran a red light at Ocean Parkway near Quentin Road in Brooklyn. The report states that a mother and her three children were crossing in the crosswalk with the pedestrian signal when the vehicle struck them. The impact killed the 34-year-old woman and two of her children, ages five and eight. A four-year-old boy was left unconscious and severely injured. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The sedan's center front end struck the victims, underscoring the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls. The driver’s unlicensed status and disregard for the signal are central to this tragedy.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling north collided on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The left front quarter panel of one struck the other’s rear right quarter panel. A 30-year-old male driver suffered neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:51 on Avenue U near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. Two sedans, both traveling north, collided with impact on the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The driver of the Chevrolet sedan, a 30-year-old male occupant, sustained neck abrasions and was conscious. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, cited twice for the injured driver. Both drivers were licensed, with one holding a Pennsylvania license and the other a New York license. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. Both pedestrians suffered contusions and bruises, sustaining injuries to the head and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling north on Avenue T was making a left turn onto E 3 St in Brooklyn when it struck two pedestrians crossing the street with the signal. Both pedestrians, a female and a male, were injured with contusions and bruises; injuries included head trauma and damage to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. Both pedestrians were conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but her failure to yield while turning directly caused the injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 63-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury after an SUV failed to yield at a marked crosswalk on Avenue U. The pedestrian was crossing without signal when the vehicle struck her at unsafe speed, causing a fractured and dislocated injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:03 PM on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when she was struck by a northbound SUV. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors on the part of the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained a serious head injury described as a fracture and dislocation, with an injury severity level of 3. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. A parked sedan was also involved, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper. The report emphasizes driver error in failing to yield and traveling at an unsafe speed, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted sedan driver struck a bicyclist traveling east on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The sedan was parked at the time of impact, sustaining no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Avenue P in Brooklyn. A sedan, parked and facing east, was struck on its left side doors by a bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan sustained no damage. The primary driver error identified is the sedan driver's inattention or distraction, which led to the collision with the bicyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Brooklyn driver suffered injuries in a collision involving two SUVs on Avenue U. Police reports cite alcohol involvement as a key factor. The injured driver was semiconscious but not ejected. Vehicle damage was limited to bumper and door impacts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:09 AM on Avenue U in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles. The driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, was injured and found semiconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash. One SUV was traveling westbound going straight ahead while the other was parked with damage to its left rear bumper and left side doors. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The collision caused visible damage to the left rear bumper and left side doors of the parked vehicles. This incident highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped rider traveling north was struck from behind by an SUV backing unsafely in Brooklyn. The collision ejected the rider, causing contusions and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver’s unsafe backing triggered the crash, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 13th Street at 14:50. A moped traveling north was hit in the center front end by a northbound SUV that was backing unsafely, as cited under contributing factors. The moped rider, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The rider was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver’s unsafe backing maneuver caused the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

In Brooklyn, a distracted driver crashed an SUV into parked vehicles. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The impact damaged multiple vehicles, revealing the dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near East 5th Street at 8:40 a.m. The collision involved a 2024 Mazda SUV traveling north, driven by a 60-year-old licensed female driver. The SUV struck parked vehicles, including a 2022 Tesla sedan and a 2015 BMW sedan, both damaged at their center back ends. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver sustained serious injuries, including a fractured and dislocated elbow on her lower arm and hand, and remained conscious after the crash. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, emphasizing the systemic risk posed by inattentive driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian suffered severe injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact fractured and dislocated the pedestrian’s body. The crash unfolded at a Brooklyn intersection, spotlighting driver error in yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue P in Brooklyn at 14:22. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation involving his entire body and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the pedestrian’s severe injuries, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

In Brooklyn, a distracted driver caused a side-impact collision involving an SUV and a chassis cab. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 AM near Avenue P in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2024 Honda SUV and a chassis cab, both traveling east. The SUV was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left side doors. The driver of the SUV, a 27-year-old female occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The chassis cab showed no damage despite being involved in the collision. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing side-impact crashes in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van collided with an SUV on Avenue W near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn late at night. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and was semiconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 PM on Avenue W near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old male driver of a 2024 SUV traveling north was struck on the right rear quarter panel by a 2020 Ford van traveling west. The van's right front bumper made impact. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified. The van carried four occupants, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver error in traffic control compliance as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors. Shock and serious injury marked the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:58 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs. One driver, a 51-year-old woman operating a 2022 Jeep traveling east, disregarded traffic control and was driving at an unsafe speed. The other driver, a 27-year-old man in a 2015 BMW turning right northeast, had unspecified contributing factors. Both drivers were restrained with harnesses but sustained injuries affecting their entire bodies, including whiplash, and were reported in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors contributing to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14