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A northbound bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV making a right turn struck him on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield while turning, causing a collision with the cyclist traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn on Clarendon Road and struck the cyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the SUV driver’s action of making a right turn as the pre-crash event, indicating a failure to yield to the bicyclist who had the right of way going straight. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No damage was reported to the SUV, but the collision caused injury to the cyclist. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south struck a parked SUV on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 67-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The SUV driver was unlicensed, and the sedan was also parked nearby.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A licensed 67-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling south collided with a parked station wagon/SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The motorcycle impacted the left side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report notes the SUV was parked at the time of impact, as was a nearby sedan with a driver holding a permit license. The contributing factors are unspecified, but the presence of an unlicensed driver operating the SUV highlights systemic danger. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment and was injured severely, but no fault or blame is placed on the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Brooklyn Avenue, injuring a 27-year-old male driver. The impact damaged front and side vehicle panels. Police report cites multiple vehicular contributing factors. The injured driver suffered bruises and arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision involving three sedans occurred on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:35 PM. The vehicles were traveling south, with one sedan slowing or stopping, another going straight ahead, and a third entering a parked position. The point of impact included the center front end, left front bumper, and right side doors, resulting in damage to these areas. A 27-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying exact violations. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic risks in multi-vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between two sedans on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn left an 11-year-old front-seat passenger with an eye contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage, causing center and left front-end damage. The child remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 17:04 on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicles were traveling north and west, respectively, and the point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. An 11-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining an eye contusion and a bruise. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused significant damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The impact struck the cyclist’s left elbow and lower arm, causing shock and pain. The sedan was avoiding an object in the road at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 3301 Foster Avenue at 3:36 PM. A 33-year-old male bicyclist, traveling north, was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision involved a sedan also traveling north, which was attempting to avoid an object in the roadway. The sedan’s right side doors struck the bicyclist, while another parked sedan was hit on its left rear bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Outside Car Distraction,' indicating driver error. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify victim fault. The bicyclist’s unlicensed status is noted but not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on East 39 Street collided with a 17-year-old bicyclist heading east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling north on East 39 Street in Brooklyn when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan was damaged at the left front bumper. The crash occurred at 13:19, highlighting the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a cyclist traveling west on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The moped driver was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 on New York Avenue near Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped, driven by a licensed female operator, was parked before the collision and struck a cyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the moped's left front bumper and the cyclist's center front end. The cyclist, a male, sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The moped driver, a 45-year-old female wearing a helmet, remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The cyclist's bike sustained no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Dawn on Utica Avenue. A moped slams into a turning SUV. The rider is hurled, body torn, blood on the street. Semiconscious, broken, he lies in the silence. Traffic control disregarded. The city’s wounds deepen.

At 4:58 a.m. on Utica Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 41-year-old moped rider severely injured. According to the police report, a moped traveling north struck the right front bumper of a station wagon/SUV that was making a left turn. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body and was found semiconscious at the scene. The narrative describes the rider as 'broken in the dawn,' with blood marking the street. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls at New York City intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman driving a sedan in Brooklyn sustained a neck injury and shock after a collision. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 42 Street near Farragut Road in Brooklyn at 18:30. The sole injured party was a 64-year-old female driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north. The vehicle was struck on the left front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected but suffered a neck injury and shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash details focus on the driver’s injury and the vehicle damage, with no indication of victim fault or external contributing conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Foster Avenue, injuring the SUV driver. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving the driver in shock. Defective brakes on the sedan contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Foster Avenue when a 2021 Dodge sedan traveling northeast struck the center back end of a 2011 Ford SUV that was stopped in traffic. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies defective brakes on the sedan as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south on Albany Avenue struck a 6-year-old boy, causing knee and lower leg abrasions. The child was conscious but injured. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a moped was traveling straight ahead southbound on Albany Avenue near Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 19:05 when it struck a 6-year-old male pedestrian. The child sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The moped showed no vehicle damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'Other.' The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision. No driver license or registration details were provided. The report focuses on the incident's facts without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737920, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old unlicensed driver crashed a sedan on Utica Avenue, Brooklyn. The collision caused injury and shock, with the driver suffering whole-body trauma. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting systemic risk on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:45. The driver, a 33-year-old male occupant of a 2000 sedan registered in New York but licensed in Virginia, was unlicensed. The report states the contributing factor as 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The driver was going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of his vehicle and damaging the left front bumper. The driver suffered injuries to the entire body and was in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers who fail to obey traffic controls, especially when unlicensed, increasing risk to all road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury after a sedan traveling south struck her with its left front bumper. The child was conscious but internally injured. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without blaming the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old female pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn at 1475 New York Avenue around 19:13. The sedan, described as a 2012 Dodge, was traveling straight ahead southbound when it impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The child sustained a head injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify driver errors or contributing factors, listing them as 'unspecified.' No pedestrian actions or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained other damage but the report focuses on the impact and injury to the vulnerable pedestrian, highlighting the dangers posed by motor vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a westbound e-bike on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. The crash involved driver distraction, leading to serious harm and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 20:09 on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south and an e-bike traveling west collided, with impact at the sedan's right front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 37-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle, rendered unconscious, and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the e-bike driver and the sedan driver, indicating both drivers were distracted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe injury for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on Clarendon Road at 5:25 a.m. Both drivers were injured, suffering contusions and leg injuries. The crash was caused by a failure to keep right and one driver falling asleep, according to the police report.

At 5:25 a.m., two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Clarendon Road. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2023 Mitsubishi SUV traveling east and a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling west. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The driver of the Toyota, a 34-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor and notes that the passenger fell asleep, which may have impaired the driver's control. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic risks on this stretch of road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided eastbound on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A right rear passenger suffered neck injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash involved a rear impact with damage to the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:32. One SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by the second SUV, impacting the left rear bumper. The lead vehicle had three occupants, including a 42-year-old male right rear passenger who was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distracted driving. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in damage to the left rear bumper of the lead SUV and unspecified damage to the striking vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian was struck while crossing Newkirk Avenue with the signal. The sedan involved was parked before impact, hitting the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries and shock, with contributing factors unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Newkirk Avenue and New York Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:28. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Ford sedan, initially parked, struck him with its right front bumper. The report lists the pedestrian's injury severity as moderate (3) and notes shock as his emotional status. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. No explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were cited; contributing factors remain unspecified. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is recorded but not indicated as a contributing factor. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicles entering traffic from parked positions and the vulnerability of pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy was hurled from an SUV on Foster Avenue, semiconscious and bleeding, after the vehicle crashed into a stopped car. Shattered metal, folded steel, distraction at the wheel. The street bore the mark of inattention.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Foster Avenue near East 40th Street in Brooklyn when a station wagon/SUV traveling east slammed into a stopped vehicle. The report states the SUV's driver, a 15-year-old boy, was ejected from the vehicle, found semiconscious and bleeding from the face. The narrative describes the front end of the SUV shattered and the rear of the stopped car folded inward. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The vehicle damage and point of impact confirm a violent crash. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The report centers driver distraction and improper lane use as the causes behind the severe injury and destruction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on New York Avenue and struck a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died in the crosswalk, the impact sudden and final. The driver failed to yield. The street kept moving.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old woman was crossing New York Avenue at Avenue D, in Brooklyn, when a sedan making a left turn struck her head-on. The report states she was 'crossing with the light' and was in the crosswalk at the time of impact. The collision resulted in fatal injuries to the pedestrian, who died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the part of the sedan driver. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, matching the narrative of a direct, forceful collision. The victim's behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard pedestrian right-of-way at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717810, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries and shock after being struck while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The crash occurred near Foster Avenue and New York Avenue, highlighting dangers pedestrians face despite following signals.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at approximately 9:40 p.m. while crossing at the intersection of Foster Avenue and New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in an upper arm injury and shock. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian fault. The pedestrian’s compliance with the crossing signal is noted, emphasizing that the injury occurred despite lawful crossing. The lack of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the vehicle’s actions unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15