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

An e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after colliding with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the sedan’s right side as the car was entering a parked position. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east collided with a 2014 Chevrolet sedan also traveling east and entering a parked position on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the scooter’s left front bumper hitting the sedan’s right front quarter panel and right side doors. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and female. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on Avenue P in Brooklyn late at night. The 21-year-old male driver suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Both vehicles had front-end damage. Improper lane usage caused the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Avenue P in Brooklyn around 11:40 p.m. The 21-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by one or both drivers. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver held a valid New York license. Four occupants were in one SUV; one occupant was in the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Coney Island Avenue. One driver turned improperly at unsafe speed. The impact struck the right front bumpers. The driver suffered chest contusions and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan was making a right turn at unsafe speed and turned improperly, causing the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with chest contusions and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. The contributing factors listed were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The other vehicle was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was struck on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. She crossed against the signal and suffered head injuries and whiplash. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and was struck by a westbound sedan. The vehicle impacted her on the left front quarter panel. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The sedan was traveling straight ahead with two occupants. The driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue V in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was traveling east and hit the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue V at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a 2018 Infiniti SUV traveling eastbound. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and the pedestrian's contributing factors were unspecified. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV struck a sedan while making a left turn. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female driver of a 2019 SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a 2010 sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight north. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the sedan's left front quarter panel. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and vehicle interactions on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing East 9 Street with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 9 Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2013 Toyota sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions were lawful, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A sedan and an SUV collided head-on. A one-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and shock. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The child was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2020 Kia sedan traveling west and a 2019 BMW SUV traveling south—collided on Ocean Parkway near Avenue S in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The crash injured a one-year-old male passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered whiplash and was in shock. The child was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors were noted. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old e-scooter rider was injured on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the scooter. The rider suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling south on Ocean Parkway was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the rider's hip and upper leg. The police identified 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to yield or properly observe traffic controls while turning. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected after a collision with a sedan on East 7 Street. The rider suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The sedan struck the scooter’s front, causing serious harm to the rider.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan on East 7 Street in Brooklyn. The rider sustained contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries, classified as serious. The sedan, traveling east, struck the e-scooter, which was traveling north, with its right front bumper impacting the scooter’s center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify driver errors or helmet use. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision caused center front-end damage to the sedan and left front bumper damage to the scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing Kings Highway with the signal. The driver, distracted and inattentive, made a right turn and hit the pedestrian. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2020 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver’s distraction caused the failure to yield to the pedestrian, leading to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV and a sedan collided at East 2 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan struck a parked vehicle after impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred involving a BMW SUV traveling east and a BMW sedan traveling south near East 2 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper struck the SUV's left front bumper, then hit a parked sedan. The SUV had two occupants; the sedan had one. The driver errors identified were unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with a sedan on Quentin Road in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the right front bumper of a northbound sedan making a left turn. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Quentin Road in Brooklyn involving a westbound e-bike and a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his face but was conscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's driver was licensed and female. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe speed and vehicle turning movements in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Homecrest Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. The crash involved backing and straight travel. Driver distraction was cited as a factor. Damage hit rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Homecrest Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The crash occurred when one SUV was backing and the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the backing vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and female. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man crossing Village Road North was hit by a left-turning SUV. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck him at the intersection. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Village Road North in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2019 Audi SUV, traveling southwest, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 86-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue W in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Avenue W in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck an 86-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man was struck while crossing Ocean Parkway with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. Shock followed the impact at the intersection in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Parkway at Avenue P in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn and struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and hit the cyclist going straight. The rider suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Coney Island Avenue made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The 44-year-old male bicyclist was struck on his left side doors and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing factors for the bicyclist or the driver. The SUV driver’s action of making a left turn into the path of the cyclist was the critical event leading to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two pedestrians, a 13-year-old boy and a 46-year-old woman, were struck while crossing Ocean Parkway with the signal in Brooklyn. Both suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. The vehicle involved was unspecified. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, two pedestrians were injured at an intersection on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old boy sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. A 46-year-old woman suffered bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The vehicle involved was traveling south but no specific vehicle type or driver information was provided. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both victims were conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No safety equipment or other factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15