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A motorcycle traveling east collided head-on with a sedan making an improper U-turn westbound in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The sedan driver’s turning error caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn at 16:10 when a sedan was making an improper U-turn westbound and collided with a motorcycle traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old male occupant wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites the sedan driver’s error of "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified for the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Flatlands Avenue struck another vehicle, impacting center back end. Two male passengers suffered neck and back injuries, both restrained by lap belts. The crash caused shock but no visible complaints. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:25 on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Toyota sedan traveling south collided with another vehicle, impacting the center back end. The sedan had three occupants, including two male passengers aged 62 and 33, both seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat. Both passengers were injured, sustaining neck and back injuries respectively, and were restrained by lap belts. They experienced shock but had no visible complaints. The report lists contributing factors for the passengers as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at the intersection of East 96 Street and Conklin Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were women. One suffered a back injury and bruising. The collision involved unsafe speed and impacted the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:25 on East 96 Street near Conklin Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sport utility vehicles, traveling north and west respectively, collided. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the northbound SUV and the right front bumper of the westbound SUV. Both drivers were female and licensed, with one registered in Pennsylvania and the other in New York. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the collision. One driver sustained a back injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims' behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries, riding without safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 PM on Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn. A 60-year-old male bicyclist was traveling north when he was ejected from his bike after a collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist, who was unlicensed and riding without any safety equipment, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved was a bike with no damage, traveling straight ahead, while a second vehicle was parked nearby with no damage. The impact point was the center front end of the bicyclist's vehicle and the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound bus on East 99 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 99 Street in Brooklyn at 18:25. A sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck a westbound bus going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles, resulting in center front-end damage. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male wearing a lap belt, sustained an upper arm injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of an abrasion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver errors on the part of one or both vehicle operators. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as unsafe speed and other vehicular misjudgments in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704649, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn. Four occupants suffered internal injuries to limbs and torso. Both drivers were distracted, causing a violent impact that damaged front quarter panels. All victims remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:02 on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, which contributed directly to the collision. The first vehicle, a 2013 Honda SUV with three occupants, was struck on its right front quarter panel. The second vehicle, a 2023 Mercedes SUV with a driver and multiple passengers, sustained damage to its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 24-year-old male driver with knee and lower leg injuries, a 43-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper arm injuries, a 21-year-old female front passenger with back injuries, and a 21-year-old female rear passenger with neck injuries. All were conscious and wearing lap belts or harnesses, and none were ejected. The report lists driver distraction as the sole contributing factor, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV tore into a parked SUV on Cozine Avenue. Metal crushed flesh. The 27-year-old driver was trapped, conscious, pinned at the hip. Sirens wailed. No one else moved. The street fell silent, broken only by pain and steel.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on Cozine Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The report states the 27-year-old male driver was trapped inside his vehicle, suffering severe crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. He remained conscious as emergency responders arrived. The narrative describes the impact as forceful, with metal pressing bone and the driver unable to escape. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on the cause of the crash. No other persons were injured and no victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the lethal force of moving vehicles and the vulnerability of occupants when control is lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan on East 105 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 74-year-old woman, was injured and reported semiconscious with pain and nausea. The crash involved loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female driver of a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling south on East 105 Street collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2006 GMC sedan. The impact point was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver was injured, semiconscious, and complained of pain and nausea. The contributing factor listed in the report is 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating the driver likely lost control prior to impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the danger of sudden incapacitation behind the wheel, leading to a rear-end crash with a stationary vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a vehicle striking the e-bike’s front end. The rider suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:43 PM. A 57-year-old male e-bike rider, traveling southbound, was injured when his bike was struck at the center front end by a vehicle traveling westbound. The rider was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The vehicle impacted the right side doors of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 79 Street in Brooklyn. The driver with a permit was distracted, hitting another sedan making a left turn. The permit driver suffered a head injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:17 on East 79 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans. One driver, holding a learner's permit, was traveling westgoing straight ahead when he collided with a second sedan making a left turn southeast. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the permit driver's vehicle and the left front bumper of the other sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the permit driver. This driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The other driver was licensed and not reported injured. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the risks of inexperienced drivers operating vehicles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Dodge SUV, westbound on Glenwood Road, hit a 68-year-old man at East 105th Street. The driver had been drinking. The man’s skull was crushed. He died on the asphalt. Alcohol and tinted windows cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was killed at the corner of Glenwood Road and East 105th Street in Brooklyn when a westbound Dodge SUV struck him at 6:51 p.m. The report states the driver had been drinking, listing 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian, crushing his skull and causing fatal injuries. Police also cited 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The victim was crossing against the signal, as documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic dangers present. The driver’s impairment and vehicle conditions are central to the deadly outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Flatlands Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 70-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at an intersection, was hit by a Nissan SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old boy died at Glenwood Road and East 81st Street. Two vehicles collided at unsafe speed. View blocked. Metal struck flesh. The boy’s body broke beneath headlights. The street fell silent. Systemic danger left another child dead.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was killed at the intersection of Glenwood Road and East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a pickup truck and an SUV collided while both were 'going straight ahead.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The SUV was driven by an unlicensed driver, as noted in the report. The narrative states the boy was 'crushed beneath speeding steel' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his entire body. The collision occurred at 6:15 p.m., leaving the child dead at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on driver speed, obstructed views, and the presence of an unlicensed driver, all of which contributed to this fatal crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by the bicyclist, resulting in knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling west and a bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the collision. The police report highlights the bicyclist's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver-related error leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Rockaway Parkway was rear-ended by another vehicle whose driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 AM on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. A sedan driven by a 38-year-old woman was struck from behind by another vehicle traveling south. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors for the striking vehicle. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on East 92 Street in Brooklyn. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s right front bumper while traveling northbound at 7:14 a.m.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk on East 92 Street near Glenwood Road in Brooklyn when she was struck by a northbound sedan. The vehicle, a 2016 Ford sedan registered in New Jersey, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The collision highlights a failure in vehicle operation leading to serious injury at a crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old female passenger was injured in a Brooklyn crash. The driver, unlicensed, was aggressive. The impact was severe. The passenger suffered an elbow injury. She was conscious at the scene.

A crash occurred on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn, injuring a 27-year-old female passenger. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and exhibited aggressive driving behavior. The passenger sustained an elbow injury and was conscious after the impact. The driver’s actions contributed to the crash, which involved two sedans and a parked pickup truck. The report notes the driver’s aggressive driving as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV in Brooklyn’s Flatlands Avenue. The cyclist suffered a severe elbow injury with fracture and dislocation. The SUV showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors for the cyclist’s crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound collided with a parked station wagon/SUV on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand injury. The SUV was stationary and undamaged at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors by the SUV driver. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision point was the center front end of the e-bike. No ejection occurred. The report does not indicate any violations or failures by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi slammed into the back of a sedan parked on Flatlands Avenue. The sedan’s driver, 58, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 9:39 a.m. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The taxi driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with the rear of a parked sedan on Flatlands Avenue. The sedan’s 58-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and was in shock. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling east before the collision, with the taxi striking the sedan’s center back end. The taxi’s front end sustained damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at Avenue M in Brooklyn. Three women inside one SUV suffered whiplash and other injuries. The driver was distracted and ignored traffic controls. Impact hit right front bumper of one vehicle and left front of the other. Injuries caused shock and pain.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2016 Kia SUV traveling west and a 2019 Infiniti SUV traveling south. Three occupants in the Kia SUV were injured: a 31-year-old female driver and two passengers aged 36 and 51. All suffered whiplash and other injuries to neck, back, and lower leg. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Kia driver was distracted and failed to obey traffic controls, leading to the collision. All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The impact damaged the right front quarter panel of the Kia and the center front end of the Infiniti.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15