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Two sedans crashed on East 85 Street in Brooklyn. One driver was injured, unconscious, and suffered neck pain. The collision involved right and left front bumpers. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 85 Street in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2005 Nissan sedan traveling east, struck the second vehicle, a 2019 Honda sedan, which was starting from a parking position. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Honda. A 53-year-old male driver in the Nissan was injured, unconscious, and suffered neck pain with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped traveling north on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and leg injuries. The sedan driver was licensed. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Remsen Avenue collided with a moped going north. The moped driver, a 17-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver, a licensed female, hit the moped on its left rear quarter panel with the sedan's center front end. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified. The injuries were serious enough to be classified as injury severity 3. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an SUV on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. Both vehicles showed front bumper damage. The crash involved disregarded traffic control signals.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling west and an SUV stopped in traffic traveling east. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or controls. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling southeast struck the rear of a backing SUV in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and unsafe backing as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female driver in a 2015 sedan was injured when her vehicle collided with a 2005 SUV backing east on East 81 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the center front end of the SUV’s center back end. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed and backing unsafely as contributing factors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and the air bag deployed. The SUV was backing unsafely, and the sedan was traveling at an unsafe speed. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck two parked SUVs on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered chest injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The sedan’s front end was damaged; SUVs bore rear bumper damage. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver traveling south on Rockaway Parkway collided with two parked SUVs. The sedan hit the left rear bumpers of both vehicles, sustaining front-end damage. The driver was injured in the chest and remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. No other drivers or pedestrians were involved. The parked SUVs were unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision with stationary vehicles. No ejections or additional injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter traveling north struck the right side of a sedan going east on Avenue L in Brooklyn. Both scooter occupants were ejected and suffered severe facial fractures. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling north collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling east on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver and passenger, both ejected from the vehicle, sustained severe facial injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan had two occupants, both injured but conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No other driver errors were specified. Neither occupant of the motorscooter was wearing safety equipment. The crash caused significant damage to the right side of the sedan and the front left bumper of the motorscooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatlands Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2020 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The SUV showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck by a westbound sedan on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The driver hit the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Farragut Road against traffic. The sedan, traveling west, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused center front end damage to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, 70, suffered full-body injuries and shock. The impact hit the right front quarter panel and right side doors of one car. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 70-year-old man, was injured with full-body trauma and shock but was not ejected. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel and right side doors of the turning vehicle. The contributing factor listed was driver inattention or distraction. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an e-bike on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn late at night. The e-bike driver, 25, suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash involved limited view and disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was not ejected but left in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn between a sedan traveling north and an e-bike traveling east. The e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, sustained head injuries and abrasions and was left in shock. The report lists contributing factors as "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors on the part of the sedan driver. The e-bike driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan's left front bumper struck the right side doors of the e-bike. The crash highlights dangers from obstructed views and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A truck slammed into the back of a yellow bus on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck driver, 62, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male truck driver was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a yellow bus on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck struck the bus's center back end with its right front quarter panel. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of impact. The bus driver was not reported injured. The collision caused damage to the truck's right front bumper and the bus's center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a freight van on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 19-year-old female passenger in the sedan. She suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Flatlands Avenue rear-ended a freight van also traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the freight van and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 19-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Avenue L in Brooklyn. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way amid improper traffic signals. The impact injured both drivers and a passenger. Both suffered full-body injuries and shock, restrained by seat belts. Vehicles struck on side and front.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 30-year-old male driver and a 46-year-old female passenger in one SUV, and a male driver in the other. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way and were affected by an improper or non-working traffic control device. The collision caused injuries to both drivers and the passenger, who all suffered full-body injuries and were in shock. All occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the right side doors of one SUV and the front center of the other. Unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW turned left across Rockaway Parkway. A motorcycle hit the sedan head-on. The rider, 34, was thrown and killed. His head struck hard. Failure to yield ended his life. Brooklyn’s night swallowed another victim.

A deadly crash took place at Rockaway Parkway and Skidmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a BMW sedan made a left turn and a southbound motorcycle crashed into its right side doors. The 34-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and died at the scene from head injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The BMW driver was licensed and uninjured. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' for the motorcycle rider. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative states: 'A BMW turned left. A motorcycle slammed head-on. The rider, 34, unlicensed, flew through the dark. His head struck. Crushed. Dead on the street.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Avenue D in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries, including concussion and neck pain. Alcohol and unsafe speed contributed. Airbags deployed. Both drivers were in shock and restrained. Damage hit front and side bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue D in Brooklyn at 8:35 a.m. Both drivers, a 27-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were injured. The man suffered neck injuries and complained of pain and nausea. The woman sustained a concussion. Both drivers were restrained with seat belts and airbags deployed. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. One driver was changing lanes while the other was going straight. The collision impacted the front and left side of the vehicles, causing damage to bumpers and doors. Both drivers were in shock but not ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. Three occupants suffered injuries, including back wounds and shock. Vehicles struck front and right bumpers. All occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 98 Street and Conklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle was traveling west going straight, while the second was making a left turn southbound. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the center front end of the second. Three occupants were injured: a 28-year-old male driver with back injuries, a 36-year-old female front passenger with back injuries, and a 67-year-old female front passenger with unknown injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vans collided on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were female. The front passenger and driver of one van suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes. No ejections or severe vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, two vans traveling west on Rockaway Parkway collided. The driver and front passenger of one van, both female, were injured with upper arm and shoulder pain and shock. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both occupants' injuries. The driver was licensed and stopped in traffic before the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of one van. No vehicle damage was noted on the struck van. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues. The crash caused injury but no ejections. The police data highlights driver-related vehicular factors without specifying failure to yield or other common errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV was struck on its left side doors. The bicyclist wore a helmet but was left in shock with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male bicyclist was injured when he collided with a parked 2020 Kia SUV in Brooklyn near Avenue L. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The SUV was damaged on its left side doors at the point of impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the bicyclist. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway with the signal was struck by a left-turning truck. The impact hit the truck’s left front bumper. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Parkway at an intersection. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2021 Nissan truck, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was struck due to the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way, listed twice as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report highlights driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Avenue D in Brooklyn. A vehicle making a left turn struck him. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Avenue D was struck by a vehicle making a left turn eastbound. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle involved showed damage to its center front end and right front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15