Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Flatlands?
Flatlands Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Sleep
Flatlands: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Toll in Flatlands
Three dead. Twenty-six left with wounds that will not heal. In Flatlands, from 2022 to June 2025, the numbers do not lie. 1,281 people injured in 1,884 crashes. The dead: a 17-year-old boy, a 24-year-old woman, a 31-year-old man. Each struck down while walking. Each killed by a car or SUV. Each name lost to the street, each family left with silence.
Children are not spared. In the last year alone, 37 people under 18 were hurt. Two were left with injuries so severe they may never recover. The old are not spared. The strong are not spared. No one is spared.
The Machines That Kill
Cars and SUVs do the most harm. They killed all three pedestrians. They left dozens more with broken bones and worse. Sedans and SUVs are the constant. Trucks, motorcycles, bikes—they injure, but the deadliest wounds come from the biggest machines.
Leadership: Words, Not Enough
The city says it is acting. Speed cameras now run all day and night. The law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. But in Flatlands, the blood keeps flowing. No local leader has stood in the street and said, ‘Enough.’ No council member has called for a citywide 20 mph limit here. No one has demanded more cameras, more redesigns, more protection for the old, the young, the walker, the rider.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Every delay is a death sentence for someone you know. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that do not bleed.
Do not wait for another child to die. Act now.
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District 41
3520 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Room 324, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 45
1434 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-629-2900
250 Broadway, Suite 1831, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6859
District 21
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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Flatlands Flatlands sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 63, District 45, AD 41, SD 21, Brooklyn CB18.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Flatlands
SUV Leaves Parking, Strikes Sedan on Utica▸SUV pulled from parking. Hit sedan’s front. Elderly driver hurt. Fractured elbow. Dislocation. Both drivers distracted. Steel and bone broke on Utica Avenue.
According to the police report, an SUV started from a parking spot on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s 68-year-old driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both vehicles’ front bumpers were damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Driver inexperience was also noted for the sedan driver. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. Driver errors—specifically inattention and distraction—were the primary causes cited in the crash.
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Elderly Pedestrian▸A 76-year-old woman was struck crossing Flatbush Avenue. The SUV made an improper left turn, hitting her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. The driver of a 2017 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted in the report.
S 3897Parker votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Parker votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
2BMW Speeding on Kings Highway Kills Teen▸A BMW sped down Kings Highway. The driver lost control. The car struck a seventeen-year-old boy crossing the street. He died under the lights. The driver was injured. Unsafe speed and improper lane use fueled the crash.
A BMW sedan, traveling west on Kings Highway, struck and killed a seventeen-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, 'A BMW sped west. A boy, seventeen, stepped into the street. No crosswalk. No signal. The car struck him with its left front bumper. He died there, under the streetlights.' The driver, a nineteen-year-old man, was injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver and a front-seat passenger, aged eighteen, survived. The data points to driver error as the cause of this fatal collision.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on Avenue I▸A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.
A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Kings Highway▸Two sedans smashed on Kings Highway. A right rear passenger took abrasions to her knee and leg. Police blamed driver inattention and bad lane use. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The injured woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed front-end damage, with impact on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors; no fault is attributed to the injured passenger.
Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger on Schenectady Avenue▸A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, traveling west, made a left turn and hit the right rear bumper. The passenger was restrained but shocked, with no visible complaints. No driver errors specified.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn when it impacted the right rear bumper area. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right rear bumper.
SUV pulled from parking. Hit sedan’s front. Elderly driver hurt. Fractured elbow. Dislocation. Both drivers distracted. Steel and bone broke on Utica Avenue.
According to the police report, an SUV started from a parking spot on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a southbound sedan. The sedan’s 68-year-old driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both vehicles’ front bumpers were damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Driver inexperience was also noted for the sedan driver. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. Driver errors—specifically inattention and distraction—were the primary causes cited in the crash.
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Elderly Pedestrian▸A 76-year-old woman was struck crossing Flatbush Avenue. The SUV made an improper left turn, hitting her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. The driver of a 2017 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted in the report.
S 3897Parker votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Parker votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
2BMW Speeding on Kings Highway Kills Teen▸A BMW sped down Kings Highway. The driver lost control. The car struck a seventeen-year-old boy crossing the street. He died under the lights. The driver was injured. Unsafe speed and improper lane use fueled the crash.
A BMW sedan, traveling west on Kings Highway, struck and killed a seventeen-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, 'A BMW sped west. A boy, seventeen, stepped into the street. No crosswalk. No signal. The car struck him with its left front bumper. He died there, under the streetlights.' The driver, a nineteen-year-old man, was injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver and a front-seat passenger, aged eighteen, survived. The data points to driver error as the cause of this fatal collision.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on Avenue I▸A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.
A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Kings Highway▸Two sedans smashed on Kings Highway. A right rear passenger took abrasions to her knee and leg. Police blamed driver inattention and bad lane use. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The injured woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed front-end damage, with impact on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors; no fault is attributed to the injured passenger.
Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger on Schenectady Avenue▸A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, traveling west, made a left turn and hit the right rear bumper. The passenger was restrained but shocked, with no visible complaints. No driver errors specified.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn when it impacted the right rear bumper area. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right rear bumper.
A 76-year-old woman was struck crossing Flatbush Avenue. The SUV made an improper left turn, hitting her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. The driver of a 2017 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted in the report.
S 3897Parker votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Parker votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
2BMW Speeding on Kings Highway Kills Teen▸A BMW sped down Kings Highway. The driver lost control. The car struck a seventeen-year-old boy crossing the street. He died under the lights. The driver was injured. Unsafe speed and improper lane use fueled the crash.
A BMW sedan, traveling west on Kings Highway, struck and killed a seventeen-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, 'A BMW sped west. A boy, seventeen, stepped into the street. No crosswalk. No signal. The car struck him with its left front bumper. He died there, under the streetlights.' The driver, a nineteen-year-old man, was injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver and a front-seat passenger, aged eighteen, survived. The data points to driver error as the cause of this fatal collision.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on Avenue I▸A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.
A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Kings Highway▸Two sedans smashed on Kings Highway. A right rear passenger took abrasions to her knee and leg. Police blamed driver inattention and bad lane use. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The injured woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed front-end damage, with impact on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors; no fault is attributed to the injured passenger.
Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger on Schenectady Avenue▸A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, traveling west, made a left turn and hit the right rear bumper. The passenger was restrained but shocked, with no visible complaints. No driver errors specified.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn when it impacted the right rear bumper area. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right rear bumper.
Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
- File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Parker votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
2BMW Speeding on Kings Highway Kills Teen▸A BMW sped down Kings Highway. The driver lost control. The car struck a seventeen-year-old boy crossing the street. He died under the lights. The driver was injured. Unsafe speed and improper lane use fueled the crash.
A BMW sedan, traveling west on Kings Highway, struck and killed a seventeen-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, 'A BMW sped west. A boy, seventeen, stepped into the street. No crosswalk. No signal. The car struck him with its left front bumper. He died there, under the streetlights.' The driver, a nineteen-year-old man, was injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver and a front-seat passenger, aged eighteen, survived. The data points to driver error as the cause of this fatal collision.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on Avenue I▸A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.
A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Kings Highway▸Two sedans smashed on Kings Highway. A right rear passenger took abrasions to her knee and leg. Police blamed driver inattention and bad lane use. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The injured woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed front-end damage, with impact on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors; no fault is attributed to the injured passenger.
Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger on Schenectady Avenue▸A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, traveling west, made a left turn and hit the right rear bumper. The passenger was restrained but shocked, with no visible complaints. No driver errors specified.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn when it impacted the right rear bumper area. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right rear bumper.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue▸A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
2BMW Speeding on Kings Highway Kills Teen▸A BMW sped down Kings Highway. The driver lost control. The car struck a seventeen-year-old boy crossing the street. He died under the lights. The driver was injured. Unsafe speed and improper lane use fueled the crash.
A BMW sedan, traveling west on Kings Highway, struck and killed a seventeen-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, 'A BMW sped west. A boy, seventeen, stepped into the street. No crosswalk. No signal. The car struck him with its left front bumper. He died there, under the streetlights.' The driver, a nineteen-year-old man, was injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver and a front-seat passenger, aged eighteen, survived. The data points to driver error as the cause of this fatal collision.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on Avenue I▸A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.
A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Kings Highway▸Two sedans smashed on Kings Highway. A right rear passenger took abrasions to her knee and leg. Police blamed driver inattention and bad lane use. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The injured woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed front-end damage, with impact on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors; no fault is attributed to the injured passenger.
Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger on Schenectady Avenue▸A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, traveling west, made a left turn and hit the right rear bumper. The passenger was restrained but shocked, with no visible complaints. No driver errors specified.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn when it impacted the right rear bumper area. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right rear bumper.
A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.
A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.
2BMW Speeding on Kings Highway Kills Teen▸A BMW sped down Kings Highway. The driver lost control. The car struck a seventeen-year-old boy crossing the street. He died under the lights. The driver was injured. Unsafe speed and improper lane use fueled the crash.
A BMW sedan, traveling west on Kings Highway, struck and killed a seventeen-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, 'A BMW sped west. A boy, seventeen, stepped into the street. No crosswalk. No signal. The car struck him with its left front bumper. He died there, under the streetlights.' The driver, a nineteen-year-old man, was injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver and a front-seat passenger, aged eighteen, survived. The data points to driver error as the cause of this fatal collision.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on Avenue I▸A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.
A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Kings Highway▸Two sedans smashed on Kings Highway. A right rear passenger took abrasions to her knee and leg. Police blamed driver inattention and bad lane use. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The injured woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed front-end damage, with impact on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors; no fault is attributed to the injured passenger.
Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger on Schenectady Avenue▸A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, traveling west, made a left turn and hit the right rear bumper. The passenger was restrained but shocked, with no visible complaints. No driver errors specified.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn when it impacted the right rear bumper area. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right rear bumper.
A BMW sped down Kings Highway. The driver lost control. The car struck a seventeen-year-old boy crossing the street. He died under the lights. The driver was injured. Unsafe speed and improper lane use fueled the crash.
A BMW sedan, traveling west on Kings Highway, struck and killed a seventeen-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, 'A BMW sped west. A boy, seventeen, stepped into the street. No crosswalk. No signal. The car struck him with its left front bumper. He died there, under the streetlights.' The driver, a nineteen-year-old man, was injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver and a front-seat passenger, aged eighteen, survived. The data points to driver error as the cause of this fatal collision.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on Avenue I▸A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.
A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Kings Highway▸Two sedans smashed on Kings Highway. A right rear passenger took abrasions to her knee and leg. Police blamed driver inattention and bad lane use. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The injured woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed front-end damage, with impact on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors; no fault is attributed to the injured passenger.
Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger on Schenectady Avenue▸A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, traveling west, made a left turn and hit the right rear bumper. The passenger was restrained but shocked, with no visible complaints. No driver errors specified.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn when it impacted the right rear bumper area. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right rear bumper.
A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.
A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn▸A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Kings Highway▸Two sedans smashed on Kings Highway. A right rear passenger took abrasions to her knee and leg. Police blamed driver inattention and bad lane use. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The injured woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed front-end damage, with impact on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors; no fault is attributed to the injured passenger.
Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger on Schenectady Avenue▸A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, traveling west, made a left turn and hit the right rear bumper. The passenger was restrained but shocked, with no visible complaints. No driver errors specified.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn when it impacted the right rear bumper area. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right rear bumper.
A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.
A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.
Driver Inattention Injures Passenger on Kings Highway▸Two sedans smashed on Kings Highway. A right rear passenger took abrasions to her knee and leg. Police blamed driver inattention and bad lane use. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The injured woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed front-end damage, with impact on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors; no fault is attributed to the injured passenger.
Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger on Schenectady Avenue▸A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, traveling west, made a left turn and hit the right rear bumper. The passenger was restrained but shocked, with no visible complaints. No driver errors specified.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn when it impacted the right rear bumper area. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right rear bumper.
Two sedans smashed on Kings Highway. A right rear passenger took abrasions to her knee and leg. Police blamed driver inattention and bad lane use. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The injured woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed front-end damage, with impact on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors; no fault is attributed to the injured passenger.
Sedan Strikes Rear Passenger on Schenectady Avenue▸A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, traveling west, made a left turn and hit the right rear bumper. The passenger was restrained but shocked, with no visible complaints. No driver errors specified.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn when it impacted the right rear bumper area. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right rear bumper.
A 32-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan, traveling west, made a left turn and hit the right rear bumper. The passenger was restrained but shocked, with no visible complaints. No driver errors specified.
According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn when it impacted the right rear bumper area. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan's right rear bumper.