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A 33-year-old male SUV driver became semiconscious and sustained whole-body injuries due to illness while driving westbound in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged in the incident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:14 in Brooklyn near East 37 Street. The sole occupant, a 33-year-old male driver of a 2012 SUV, was injured and semiconscious with injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s medical condition led to the incident. The vehicle was traveling westbound and sustained damage to the left front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. There is no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved, nor any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed when medical conditions impair drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock after colliding with a box truck on East 42 Street. The sedan struck the truck’s left front bumper while merging eastbound. Both drivers were licensed, with no victim fault reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 42 Street in Brooklyn at 18:05. A 33-year-old male sedan driver, traveling eastbound and merging, collided with a box truck also heading east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear bumper striking the truck’s left front bumper. The sedan driver sustained back injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, indicating driver error related to merging maneuvers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck, underscoring the merging collision dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north collided with a westbound e-bike on East 35 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:39 on East 35 Street near Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike moving west. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The police report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a primary contributing factor to the collision. The impact occurred at the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. The e-bike rider was in shock and injured but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, as was the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck a sedan from behind on Brooklyn Avenue. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled northbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:12 AM on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2020 Isuzu pickup truck, traveling north, collided with the center back end of a 2016 Nissan sedan also heading north. The impact injured a 54-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely," indicating the pickup truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man was injured at an Avenue D intersection after a vehicle traveling east struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash occurred shortly after midnight, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue D around 12:37 a.m. The pedestrian, a 32-year-old male, was struck by a vehicle traveling east that was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists the pedestrian's location as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection' and notes 'Other Actions in Roadway' as the pedestrian's behavior, but contributing factors are marked as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited in the data. The report does not specify vehicle type, driver identity, or license status, highlighting systemic gaps in crash documentation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old man driving without a license suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn. The collision involved several parked sedans and an SUV. According to the police report, illness contributed to the crash, compounding the danger on New York Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 60-year-old male driver who was unlicensed. He sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious after the collision. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, alongside the driver's unlicensed status. Multiple vehicles were involved, mostly sedans and one SUV, many of which were parked prior to impact. The unlicensed driver’s vehicle sustained damage to the left rear bumper, indicating involvement in the collision. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior, focusing instead on the driver’s errors and health condition as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved or injured in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-scooter driver collided with a northbound SUV on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter struck the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The rider, semiconscious with back injuries, wore a helmet but suffered serious harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 PM on Utica Avenue near Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old male, was traveling westbound and struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound 2019 Mitsubishi SUV. The e-scooter driver was injured with back trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report notes the e-scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the police report lists no contributing factors from the victim’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operation of motorized devices in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel struck flesh on East 38th. A Lexus, driver distracted, plowed into two men atop an e-scooter. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. No helmets. They lay conscious, broken, the street stained. The car kept moving, danger unchecked.

Two men riding an e-scooter on East 38th Street near Avenue D in Brooklyn were struck by a Lexus sedan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 19:47, with both victims—aged 23 and 26—suffering severe lacerations and partial ejection from the scooter. The report states, 'A Lexus struck an e-scooter carrying two men. No helmets. Both thrown, torn, bleeding. Steel met flesh. Skin split open.' Both men were conscious but badly injured, left broken across the road. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary failure remains with the distracted driver. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Avenue D in Brooklyn. Both vehicles hit front center. One driver, 60, suffered a head injury and shock. No ejections. No clear cause listed. Damage focused on front ends. Injuries serious but details limited.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The impact was at the center front end of both vehicles. One driver, a 60-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The second vehicle had no occupants at the time. Damage was concentrated on the front ends of both sedans. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were documented in the data. The report does not provide further details on the cause or circumstances of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn struck a 63-year-old e-bike rider going straight on Clarendon Road. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash damaged the SUV’s right front panel and the bike’s front end.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when an SUV making a right turn collided with him on Clarendon Road. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Avenue D in Brooklyn. Both vehicles struck front ends. Two passengers, a man and a woman, suffered neck injuries. Both wore lap belts. Injuries ranged from abrasions to semiconsciousness. Drivers were licensed men traveling east and south.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue D in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead; the other was making a right turn southbound. The impact occurred at the front ends of both vehicles. Two passengers, a 35-year-old woman in the left rear seat and a 35-year-old man in the front passenger seat, were injured with neck pain and abrasions. Both passengers wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656948, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 16-year-old female bicyclist on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Albany Avenue collided with a northbound bicycle. The 16-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man was struck by a Nissan entering a parked position on Farragut Road. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Farragut Road in Brooklyn when a 2019 Nissan car, entering a parked position, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. There is no indication of victim fault or use of safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653532, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The victim was conscious and not ejected from the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling east on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was struck by the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights the impact of driver distraction on pedestrian safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai sedan crashed head-on near Avenue D. Metal twisted. The 21-year-old driver bled from the head, conscious but hurt. Distraction and other vehicular factors led to the impact. The road stayed hard. The driver did not walk away clean.

A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Kings Highway near Avenue D struck another vehicle head-on. The 21-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered head injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Distraction met steel. The road did not forgive.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV changing lanes struck an eastbound e-bike on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The 58-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as contributing factors. The rider was in shock.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling east on Farragut Road changed lanes and collided with an eastbound e-bike. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. The SUV's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the e-bike. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor. No occupants were in the SUV at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Avenue at night. One driver made a right turn; the other was stopped in traffic. A 15-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Brooklyn Avenue. One vehicle was making a right turn while the other was stopped in traffic. A 15-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers and quarter panels. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections even without clear driver faults.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided on East 39 Street in Brooklyn just after midnight. The left rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver was inexperienced. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged in the crash. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 39 Street in Brooklyn was involved in a collision at 12:01 a.m. The left rear passenger, a 47-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel and right side doors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old woman and a 2-year-old boy, both passengers, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. Damage hit left and right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead; the other was making a right turn southeast. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. Two passengers were injured: a 51-year-old woman seated in the middle front seat and a 2-year-old boy in the left rear passenger seat. Both suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle damage was limited to the front bumpers on both cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2017 Jeep SUV struck two parked sedans on Clarendon Road. Two male passengers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. Driver distraction caused the crash. The parked vehicles were unoccupied.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling west on Clarendon Road collided with two parked sedans. The impact occurred on the SUV's right front quarter panel and damaged the front bumpers of the parked vehicles. Two male passengers in the SUV, ages 34 and 36, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. Neither parked vehicle had occupants, and no ejections occurred. The injuries were limited to the SUV passengers, highlighting the consequences of driver distraction in collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15