East Flatbush Bleeds: City Silence, More Deaths

A 37-year-old male e-bike rider struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. Both suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The e-bike hit the pedestrian center front. Both were conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-bike driver traveling north on Flatbush Avenue collided with a 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike driver, wearing a helmet, also sustained similar injuries. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed; contributing factors remain unspecified. Both individuals were conscious at the scene and not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the risks posed by motorized bikes in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding sedan struck a parked SUV on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured a front-seat passenger, causing head trauma and whiplash. Unsafe lane changing and speed led to the crash. The passenger was restrained but hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper struck the right rear bumper of the parked SUV. A 42-year-old female front passenger in the sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and following too closely. No ejection occurred. The collision also involved damage to another parked SUV nearby. The report does not indicate any fault or action by the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old girl was struck while crossing East 32 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her in the face. She suffered bruising but remained conscious. The driver’s actions led to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing East 32 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's left turn. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to young pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn just after midnight. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and upper body injuries. The front passenger was also hurt. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn around 12:20 a.m. The driver of one sedan disregarded traffic control, leading to the crash. Both the driver and front passenger, both 39 years old, were injured. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash, while the passenger sustained chest injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers and quarter panels of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 12-year-old girl in the right rear seat suffered a head abrasion. All vehicles were stopped or moving straight. The crash caused center and rear-end damage. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The vehicles were either stopped in traffic or moving straight ahead when the crash occurred. A 12-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of one SUV sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were in use. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Damage was reported at the center front and back ends of the vehicles involved. The injured passenger was treated for abrasions, with no further details on the crash cause provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling straight when their vehicles struck front to front. One driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Both cars sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on near 489 Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight in opposite directions when the crash occurred. The 20-year-old male driver of the New York-registered sedan was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The Virginia-registered sedan had no occupants at the time. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan on Nostrand Avenue late at night. The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old man, was trapped and suffered serious leg injuries. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male motorcyclist traveling south on Nostrand Avenue collided with the rear of a sedan also traveling south. The motorcyclist was trapped in the wreckage and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the motorcycle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on Linden Boulevard. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver continued straight and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Linden Boulevard against the signal. The collision occurred at an intersection with an eastbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The crash happened as the sedan was entering a parked position. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver in a 2015 sedan collided with a parked 2016 pick-up truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. The driver was injured across his entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing New York Avenue with the signal. The driver made a left turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15