About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 6,926
▸ Crush Injuries 670
▸ Amputation 50
▸ Severe Bleeding 768
▸ Severe Lacerations 698
▸ Concussion 1,154
▸ Whiplash 6,261
▸ Contusion/Bruise 9,549
▸ Abrasion 6,415
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,737
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in NYC
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 288 times
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 261 times
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Night on the parkway. Another life gone.
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 11, 2025
Just after dark on Oct 31, a driver in a 2017 Infiniti SUV went straight on Grand Central Parkway and hit a 46‑year‑old man who was not at an intersection. He died at the scene NYC Open Data.
He was one of 1,171 people killed in New York City since 2022 NYC Open Data.
This Week
- Oct 29, Bensonhurst: police recorded driver distraction and an unlicensed driver in a Ford SUV that went straight on 18 Ave at 49 St and killed an 84‑year‑old man crossing outside a crosswalk NYC Open Data.
- Oct 28, Mott Haven: a box‑truck driver went straight on E 149 St at 3 Ave and killed a 68‑year‑old man crossing outside a crosswalk NYC Open Data.
- Oct 27, Corona: a Citi e‑bike rider, 26, was ejected and killed at 108 St and 38 Ave; police listed a parked 2014 BMW sedan in the collision report NYC Open Data.
The count keeps climbing
Since 2022, NYC has logged 362,931 crashes, with 206,822 injured and 1,171 killed NYC Open Data. The harm is citywide: parkways, avenues, truck routes, and side streets.
In 2025 so far, 247 people have been killed, compared with 258 over the same stretch last year NYC Open Data. Fewer than last year. Still, rows of names become numbers.
Different streets, same story
Queens parkway at night. A Brooklyn avenue near sundown. A Bronx truck corridor at midday. The details change; the outcome doesn’t. Police notes repeat: going straight ahead. Failure to yield. View obstructed. Unlicensed.
These aren’t rare. They’re routine. The records show it, case by case NYC Open Data.
Tools sit idle unless we use them
New York City now has the power to lower speeds on local streets. A default 20 MPH would give people a chance to live through a mistake. The authority exists under Sammy’s Law; it only needs to be used Take Action.
State lawmakers also have a bill that would force the worst repeat speeders to install speed‑limiters after too many tickets. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would require intelligent speed assistance after 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year Take Action.
Make the next one less likely
A man died on Grand Central Parkway at night. The next person is somewhere on a corner, or a median, or a bike. Ask City Hall to set 20 MPH. Ask Albany to rein in repeat speeders. Start here: Take Action.
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Driver Flees After Striking Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 13 - A 71-year-old woman crossing Boynton Avenue in a marked crosswalk was struck and left bleeding by a fleeing driver. Blood pooled on the pavement. She suffered head wounds and deep cuts. The driver vanished, leaving only silence behind.
According to the police report, a 71-year-old woman was crossing Boynton Avenue near 1030 in the Bronx, using a marked crosswalk. The incident occurred at approximately 16:50. The narrative states she was struck by a vehicle while crossing, resulting in severe head wounds and deep lacerations. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver did not remain at the scene; the report notes, 'The driver vanished. Only silence remained.' The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified' and provides no details about the vehicle or driver. The pedestrian's actions are described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to remain at the scene and the systemic danger posed by hit-and-run incidents.
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Left-Turning Sedan Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jan 13 - A 70-year-old woman crossed 7th Avenue with the signal. A northbound Toyota turned left, its bumper striking her head. She fell, motionless, and died in the cold midday sun. The driver failed to yield. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old woman was crossing 7th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when a northbound Toyota sedan made a left turn. The vehicle's left front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, listing 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was described as 'unconscious' at the scene and died there. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' making clear she had the legal right to be in the crosswalk. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield during turning movements at intersections.
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Driver Loses Consciousness, SUV Slams Into Lexus▸Jan 13 - Steel and illness met on the expressway. A 73-year-old man lost control, his Ford SUV veering left, crushing into a Lexus. He died belted in his seat, chest shattered. The road did not forgive. The system did not protect.
A 73-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of his Ford SUV on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, according to the police report. The vehicle veered left and collided with a Lexus, with the impact crushing the front of both vehicles. The police report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered fatal chest injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man lost consciousness at the wheel. His Ford SUV veered left, crushing into a Lexus.' No driver errors such as distraction or speeding are cited beyond the medical emergency. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when a driver becomes incapacitated at speed. The system offered no safeguard for the driver or others on the road.
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Toyota Left Turn Collides With Ford SUV▸Jan 12 - Steel screamed on Hylan Blvd as a Toyota turned left and a Ford SUV came straight. Glass flew. A 75-year-old man, head bleeding, sat trapped behind the wheel. He was conscious but unable to move after the violent crash.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Hylan Blvd near Fieldway Ave collided with a Ford SUV traveling straight south. The report states, 'A Toyota turned left. A Ford came straight. Steel screamed. Glass flew.' The 75-year-old driver of the Toyota was trapped behind the wheel with severe head bleeding, conscious but immobile. The Ford SUV's driver was also injured, suffering chest contusions while restrained by a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' indicating a critical driver error by the turning vehicle. Both vehicles were demolished at the point of impact, with the Toyota struck on the right side doors and the Ford at the center front end. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸Jan 12 - A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Stopped Jeep on Cross Bay▸Jan 12 - Steel buckled on Cross Bay Boulevard. A Chevy SUV, driver inattentive, rammed a stopped Jeep. The Jeep’s driver, thirty-four, strapped in, crushed and stunned, hurt everywhere. The crash left pain and shock in its wake.
A 2010 Chevy SUV struck a stopped Jeep from behind near 125th on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, according to the police report. The report states that the Chevy SUV was 'going straight ahead' when it collided with the Jeep, which was 'stopped in traffic.' The impact crumpled steel and left the 34-year-old Jeep driver with crush injuries to his entire body. He was found in shock, still strapped in his seat. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving. No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing factor on the part of the injured Jeep driver. The collision highlights the risks posed by distracted drivers to everyone on New York City streets.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through E 216th Street▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Bronxwood Avenue. Metal twisted, airbags burst. Four people inside crushed, stunned, incoherent. Parked cars struck in the chaos. The street fell silent, wreckage marking the cost of unsafe speed and reckless force.
On E 216th Street near Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx, two sedans collided head-on, tearing through the night. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:09 a.m. and involved a 2008 Acura sedan and a 2013 Nissan sedan, both traveling straight ahead. The report details that 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor, with one driver also flagged for 'Alcohol Involvement.' The narrative describes airbags bursting and metal folding, leaving four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—injured. Victims suffered crush injuries, with one semiconscious, two incoherent, and one in shock. The force of the collision sent vehicles into parked cars, compounding the destruction. The police report makes clear: unsafe speed and driver recklessness shattered the quiet, leaving bodies broken and a street scarred.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸Jan 11 - A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Infant on Steinway Street▸Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.
A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 13 - A 71-year-old woman crossing Boynton Avenue in a marked crosswalk was struck and left bleeding by a fleeing driver. Blood pooled on the pavement. She suffered head wounds and deep cuts. The driver vanished, leaving only silence behind.
According to the police report, a 71-year-old woman was crossing Boynton Avenue near 1030 in the Bronx, using a marked crosswalk. The incident occurred at approximately 16:50. The narrative states she was struck by a vehicle while crossing, resulting in severe head wounds and deep lacerations. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver did not remain at the scene; the report notes, 'The driver vanished. Only silence remained.' The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified' and provides no details about the vehicle or driver. The pedestrian's actions are described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to remain at the scene and the systemic danger posed by hit-and-run incidents.
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Left-Turning Sedan Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jan 13 - A 70-year-old woman crossed 7th Avenue with the signal. A northbound Toyota turned left, its bumper striking her head. She fell, motionless, and died in the cold midday sun. The driver failed to yield. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old woman was crossing 7th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when a northbound Toyota sedan made a left turn. The vehicle's left front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, listing 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was described as 'unconscious' at the scene and died there. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' making clear she had the legal right to be in the crosswalk. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield during turning movements at intersections.
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Driver Loses Consciousness, SUV Slams Into Lexus▸Jan 13 - Steel and illness met on the expressway. A 73-year-old man lost control, his Ford SUV veering left, crushing into a Lexus. He died belted in his seat, chest shattered. The road did not forgive. The system did not protect.
A 73-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of his Ford SUV on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, according to the police report. The vehicle veered left and collided with a Lexus, with the impact crushing the front of both vehicles. The police report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered fatal chest injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man lost consciousness at the wheel. His Ford SUV veered left, crushing into a Lexus.' No driver errors such as distraction or speeding are cited beyond the medical emergency. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when a driver becomes incapacitated at speed. The system offered no safeguard for the driver or others on the road.
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Toyota Left Turn Collides With Ford SUV▸Jan 12 - Steel screamed on Hylan Blvd as a Toyota turned left and a Ford SUV came straight. Glass flew. A 75-year-old man, head bleeding, sat trapped behind the wheel. He was conscious but unable to move after the violent crash.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Hylan Blvd near Fieldway Ave collided with a Ford SUV traveling straight south. The report states, 'A Toyota turned left. A Ford came straight. Steel screamed. Glass flew.' The 75-year-old driver of the Toyota was trapped behind the wheel with severe head bleeding, conscious but immobile. The Ford SUV's driver was also injured, suffering chest contusions while restrained by a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' indicating a critical driver error by the turning vehicle. Both vehicles were demolished at the point of impact, with the Toyota struck on the right side doors and the Ford at the center front end. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸Jan 12 - A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Stopped Jeep on Cross Bay▸Jan 12 - Steel buckled on Cross Bay Boulevard. A Chevy SUV, driver inattentive, rammed a stopped Jeep. The Jeep’s driver, thirty-four, strapped in, crushed and stunned, hurt everywhere. The crash left pain and shock in its wake.
A 2010 Chevy SUV struck a stopped Jeep from behind near 125th on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, according to the police report. The report states that the Chevy SUV was 'going straight ahead' when it collided with the Jeep, which was 'stopped in traffic.' The impact crumpled steel and left the 34-year-old Jeep driver with crush injuries to his entire body. He was found in shock, still strapped in his seat. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving. No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing factor on the part of the injured Jeep driver. The collision highlights the risks posed by distracted drivers to everyone on New York City streets.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through E 216th Street▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Bronxwood Avenue. Metal twisted, airbags burst. Four people inside crushed, stunned, incoherent. Parked cars struck in the chaos. The street fell silent, wreckage marking the cost of unsafe speed and reckless force.
On E 216th Street near Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx, two sedans collided head-on, tearing through the night. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:09 a.m. and involved a 2008 Acura sedan and a 2013 Nissan sedan, both traveling straight ahead. The report details that 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor, with one driver also flagged for 'Alcohol Involvement.' The narrative describes airbags bursting and metal folding, leaving four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—injured. Victims suffered crush injuries, with one semiconscious, two incoherent, and one in shock. The force of the collision sent vehicles into parked cars, compounding the destruction. The police report makes clear: unsafe speed and driver recklessness shattered the quiet, leaving bodies broken and a street scarred.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸Jan 11 - A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Infant on Steinway Street▸Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.
A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 13 - A 70-year-old woman crossed 7th Avenue with the signal. A northbound Toyota turned left, its bumper striking her head. She fell, motionless, and died in the cold midday sun. The driver failed to yield. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old woman was crossing 7th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when a northbound Toyota sedan made a left turn. The vehicle's left front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, listing 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was described as 'unconscious' at the scene and died there. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' making clear she had the legal right to be in the crosswalk. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield during turning movements at intersections.
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Driver Loses Consciousness, SUV Slams Into Lexus▸Jan 13 - Steel and illness met on the expressway. A 73-year-old man lost control, his Ford SUV veering left, crushing into a Lexus. He died belted in his seat, chest shattered. The road did not forgive. The system did not protect.
A 73-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of his Ford SUV on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, according to the police report. The vehicle veered left and collided with a Lexus, with the impact crushing the front of both vehicles. The police report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered fatal chest injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man lost consciousness at the wheel. His Ford SUV veered left, crushing into a Lexus.' No driver errors such as distraction or speeding are cited beyond the medical emergency. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when a driver becomes incapacitated at speed. The system offered no safeguard for the driver or others on the road.
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Toyota Left Turn Collides With Ford SUV▸Jan 12 - Steel screamed on Hylan Blvd as a Toyota turned left and a Ford SUV came straight. Glass flew. A 75-year-old man, head bleeding, sat trapped behind the wheel. He was conscious but unable to move after the violent crash.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Hylan Blvd near Fieldway Ave collided with a Ford SUV traveling straight south. The report states, 'A Toyota turned left. A Ford came straight. Steel screamed. Glass flew.' The 75-year-old driver of the Toyota was trapped behind the wheel with severe head bleeding, conscious but immobile. The Ford SUV's driver was also injured, suffering chest contusions while restrained by a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' indicating a critical driver error by the turning vehicle. Both vehicles were demolished at the point of impact, with the Toyota struck on the right side doors and the Ford at the center front end. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸Jan 12 - A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Stopped Jeep on Cross Bay▸Jan 12 - Steel buckled on Cross Bay Boulevard. A Chevy SUV, driver inattentive, rammed a stopped Jeep. The Jeep’s driver, thirty-four, strapped in, crushed and stunned, hurt everywhere. The crash left pain and shock in its wake.
A 2010 Chevy SUV struck a stopped Jeep from behind near 125th on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, according to the police report. The report states that the Chevy SUV was 'going straight ahead' when it collided with the Jeep, which was 'stopped in traffic.' The impact crumpled steel and left the 34-year-old Jeep driver with crush injuries to his entire body. He was found in shock, still strapped in his seat. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving. No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing factor on the part of the injured Jeep driver. The collision highlights the risks posed by distracted drivers to everyone on New York City streets.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through E 216th Street▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Bronxwood Avenue. Metal twisted, airbags burst. Four people inside crushed, stunned, incoherent. Parked cars struck in the chaos. The street fell silent, wreckage marking the cost of unsafe speed and reckless force.
On E 216th Street near Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx, two sedans collided head-on, tearing through the night. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:09 a.m. and involved a 2008 Acura sedan and a 2013 Nissan sedan, both traveling straight ahead. The report details that 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor, with one driver also flagged for 'Alcohol Involvement.' The narrative describes airbags bursting and metal folding, leaving four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—injured. Victims suffered crush injuries, with one semiconscious, two incoherent, and one in shock. The force of the collision sent vehicles into parked cars, compounding the destruction. The police report makes clear: unsafe speed and driver recklessness shattered the quiet, leaving bodies broken and a street scarred.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸Jan 11 - A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Infant on Steinway Street▸Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.
A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 13 - Steel and illness met on the expressway. A 73-year-old man lost control, his Ford SUV veering left, crushing into a Lexus. He died belted in his seat, chest shattered. The road did not forgive. The system did not protect.
A 73-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of his Ford SUV on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, according to the police report. The vehicle veered left and collided with a Lexus, with the impact crushing the front of both vehicles. The police report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered fatal chest injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man lost consciousness at the wheel. His Ford SUV veered left, crushing into a Lexus.' No driver errors such as distraction or speeding are cited beyond the medical emergency. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when a driver becomes incapacitated at speed. The system offered no safeguard for the driver or others on the road.
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Toyota Left Turn Collides With Ford SUV▸Jan 12 - Steel screamed on Hylan Blvd as a Toyota turned left and a Ford SUV came straight. Glass flew. A 75-year-old man, head bleeding, sat trapped behind the wheel. He was conscious but unable to move after the violent crash.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Hylan Blvd near Fieldway Ave collided with a Ford SUV traveling straight south. The report states, 'A Toyota turned left. A Ford came straight. Steel screamed. Glass flew.' The 75-year-old driver of the Toyota was trapped behind the wheel with severe head bleeding, conscious but immobile. The Ford SUV's driver was also injured, suffering chest contusions while restrained by a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' indicating a critical driver error by the turning vehicle. Both vehicles were demolished at the point of impact, with the Toyota struck on the right side doors and the Ford at the center front end. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸Jan 12 - A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Stopped Jeep on Cross Bay▸Jan 12 - Steel buckled on Cross Bay Boulevard. A Chevy SUV, driver inattentive, rammed a stopped Jeep. The Jeep’s driver, thirty-four, strapped in, crushed and stunned, hurt everywhere. The crash left pain and shock in its wake.
A 2010 Chevy SUV struck a stopped Jeep from behind near 125th on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, according to the police report. The report states that the Chevy SUV was 'going straight ahead' when it collided with the Jeep, which was 'stopped in traffic.' The impact crumpled steel and left the 34-year-old Jeep driver with crush injuries to his entire body. He was found in shock, still strapped in his seat. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving. No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing factor on the part of the injured Jeep driver. The collision highlights the risks posed by distracted drivers to everyone on New York City streets.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through E 216th Street▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Bronxwood Avenue. Metal twisted, airbags burst. Four people inside crushed, stunned, incoherent. Parked cars struck in the chaos. The street fell silent, wreckage marking the cost of unsafe speed and reckless force.
On E 216th Street near Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx, two sedans collided head-on, tearing through the night. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:09 a.m. and involved a 2008 Acura sedan and a 2013 Nissan sedan, both traveling straight ahead. The report details that 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor, with one driver also flagged for 'Alcohol Involvement.' The narrative describes airbags bursting and metal folding, leaving four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—injured. Victims suffered crush injuries, with one semiconscious, two incoherent, and one in shock. The force of the collision sent vehicles into parked cars, compounding the destruction. The police report makes clear: unsafe speed and driver recklessness shattered the quiet, leaving bodies broken and a street scarred.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸Jan 11 - A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Infant on Steinway Street▸Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.
A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 12 - Steel screamed on Hylan Blvd as a Toyota turned left and a Ford SUV came straight. Glass flew. A 75-year-old man, head bleeding, sat trapped behind the wheel. He was conscious but unable to move after the violent crash.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Hylan Blvd near Fieldway Ave collided with a Ford SUV traveling straight south. The report states, 'A Toyota turned left. A Ford came straight. Steel screamed. Glass flew.' The 75-year-old driver of the Toyota was trapped behind the wheel with severe head bleeding, conscious but immobile. The Ford SUV's driver was also injured, suffering chest contusions while restrained by a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' indicating a critical driver error by the turning vehicle. Both vehicles were demolished at the point of impact, with the Toyota struck on the right side doors and the Ford at the center front end. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸Jan 12 - A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Stopped Jeep on Cross Bay▸Jan 12 - Steel buckled on Cross Bay Boulevard. A Chevy SUV, driver inattentive, rammed a stopped Jeep. The Jeep’s driver, thirty-four, strapped in, crushed and stunned, hurt everywhere. The crash left pain and shock in its wake.
A 2010 Chevy SUV struck a stopped Jeep from behind near 125th on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, according to the police report. The report states that the Chevy SUV was 'going straight ahead' when it collided with the Jeep, which was 'stopped in traffic.' The impact crumpled steel and left the 34-year-old Jeep driver with crush injuries to his entire body. He was found in shock, still strapped in his seat. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving. No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing factor on the part of the injured Jeep driver. The collision highlights the risks posed by distracted drivers to everyone on New York City streets.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through E 216th Street▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Bronxwood Avenue. Metal twisted, airbags burst. Four people inside crushed, stunned, incoherent. Parked cars struck in the chaos. The street fell silent, wreckage marking the cost of unsafe speed and reckless force.
On E 216th Street near Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx, two sedans collided head-on, tearing through the night. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:09 a.m. and involved a 2008 Acura sedan and a 2013 Nissan sedan, both traveling straight ahead. The report details that 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor, with one driver also flagged for 'Alcohol Involvement.' The narrative describes airbags bursting and metal folding, leaving four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—injured. Victims suffered crush injuries, with one semiconscious, two incoherent, and one in shock. The force of the collision sent vehicles into parked cars, compounding the destruction. The police report makes clear: unsafe speed and driver recklessness shattered the quiet, leaving bodies broken and a street scarred.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸Jan 11 - A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Infant on Steinway Street▸Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.
A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 12 - A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Distracted SUV Driver Slams Stopped Jeep on Cross Bay▸Jan 12 - Steel buckled on Cross Bay Boulevard. A Chevy SUV, driver inattentive, rammed a stopped Jeep. The Jeep’s driver, thirty-four, strapped in, crushed and stunned, hurt everywhere. The crash left pain and shock in its wake.
A 2010 Chevy SUV struck a stopped Jeep from behind near 125th on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, according to the police report. The report states that the Chevy SUV was 'going straight ahead' when it collided with the Jeep, which was 'stopped in traffic.' The impact crumpled steel and left the 34-year-old Jeep driver with crush injuries to his entire body. He was found in shock, still strapped in his seat. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving. No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing factor on the part of the injured Jeep driver. The collision highlights the risks posed by distracted drivers to everyone on New York City streets.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through E 216th Street▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Bronxwood Avenue. Metal twisted, airbags burst. Four people inside crushed, stunned, incoherent. Parked cars struck in the chaos. The street fell silent, wreckage marking the cost of unsafe speed and reckless force.
On E 216th Street near Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx, two sedans collided head-on, tearing through the night. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:09 a.m. and involved a 2008 Acura sedan and a 2013 Nissan sedan, both traveling straight ahead. The report details that 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor, with one driver also flagged for 'Alcohol Involvement.' The narrative describes airbags bursting and metal folding, leaving four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—injured. Victims suffered crush injuries, with one semiconscious, two incoherent, and one in shock. The force of the collision sent vehicles into parked cars, compounding the destruction. The police report makes clear: unsafe speed and driver recklessness shattered the quiet, leaving bodies broken and a street scarred.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸Jan 11 - A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Infant on Steinway Street▸Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.
A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 12 - Steel buckled on Cross Bay Boulevard. A Chevy SUV, driver inattentive, rammed a stopped Jeep. The Jeep’s driver, thirty-four, strapped in, crushed and stunned, hurt everywhere. The crash left pain and shock in its wake.
A 2010 Chevy SUV struck a stopped Jeep from behind near 125th on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, according to the police report. The report states that the Chevy SUV was 'going straight ahead' when it collided with the Jeep, which was 'stopped in traffic.' The impact crumpled steel and left the 34-year-old Jeep driver with crush injuries to his entire body. He was found in shock, still strapped in his seat. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving. No evidence in the report suggests any error or contributing factor on the part of the injured Jeep driver. The collision highlights the risks posed by distracted drivers to everyone on New York City streets.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through E 216th Street▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Bronxwood Avenue. Metal twisted, airbags burst. Four people inside crushed, stunned, incoherent. Parked cars struck in the chaos. The street fell silent, wreckage marking the cost of unsafe speed and reckless force.
On E 216th Street near Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx, two sedans collided head-on, tearing through the night. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:09 a.m. and involved a 2008 Acura sedan and a 2013 Nissan sedan, both traveling straight ahead. The report details that 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor, with one driver also flagged for 'Alcohol Involvement.' The narrative describes airbags bursting and metal folding, leaving four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—injured. Victims suffered crush injuries, with one semiconscious, two incoherent, and one in shock. The force of the collision sent vehicles into parked cars, compounding the destruction. The police report makes clear: unsafe speed and driver recklessness shattered the quiet, leaving bodies broken and a street scarred.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸Jan 11 - A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Infant on Steinway Street▸Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.
A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed head-on near Bronxwood Avenue. Metal twisted, airbags burst. Four people inside crushed, stunned, incoherent. Parked cars struck in the chaos. The street fell silent, wreckage marking the cost of unsafe speed and reckless force.
On E 216th Street near Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx, two sedans collided head-on, tearing through the night. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:09 a.m. and involved a 2008 Acura sedan and a 2013 Nissan sedan, both traveling straight ahead. The report details that 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor, with one driver also flagged for 'Alcohol Involvement.' The narrative describes airbags bursting and metal folding, leaving four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—injured. Victims suffered crush injuries, with one semiconscious, two incoherent, and one in shock. The force of the collision sent vehicles into parked cars, compounding the destruction. The police report makes clear: unsafe speed and driver recklessness shattered the quiet, leaving bodies broken and a street scarred.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸Jan 11 - A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Infant on Steinway Street▸Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.
A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 11 - A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸Jan 11 - A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Infant on Steinway Street▸Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.
A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 11 - A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
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Pick-up Truck Strikes Infant on Steinway Street▸Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.
A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.
A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Unsafe Lane Change Crashes Taxi, Injures Passengers▸Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 9 - A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash▸Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 8 - A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.
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Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on 170th Street▸Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 8 - A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.
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E-Scooter Rider Suffers Facial Injury on Lafayette Ave▸Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.
An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection▸Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 7 - A sedan heading north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. Blood pooled from his head onto the street. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. The man stayed conscious, wounded but alive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at the intersection near 3195 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's right front bumper hit the man, causing severe bleeding from his head. The report states the driver 'could not see,' citing 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The police narrative describes the car’s right front bumper as bearing the wound from the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the report. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by limited visibility and driver inattention at intersections.
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Mazda SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 6 - A Mazda SUV turned left on Forest Avenue, its front end smashing into a 68-year-old man crossing in the marked walk. He fell, struck his head, and died alone in the cold morning. The driver failed to yield and paid no attention.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Forest Avenue at Raymond Place in the marked crosswalk when a Mazda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The driver’s actions are cited as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The narrative notes the man was crossing in the marked walk, emphasizing his lawful presence in the intersection. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash occurred in the early morning, leaving the victim unconscious and alone. The report centers the driver’s failure to yield and inattention as the primary causes of this fatal collision.
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Moped Fails to Yield, Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 5 - A moped plowed into a young man crossing Avenue P with the signal. Metal crushed flesh. Blood pooled. Deep cuts split his legs. He stayed conscious as the driver failed to yield. The street froze in the aftermath.
A 20-year-old man was struck by a moped while crossing Avenue P near McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the moped, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its center front end. The report states the driver committed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact crushed the pedestrian’s legs, causing severe lacerations and leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The police narrative describes blood pooling and deep cuts. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian; the report places responsibility on the moped driver’s failure to yield and inattention.
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Infiniti Ignores Signal, Crushes Cyclist’s Shoulder▸Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 4 - Southbound Infiniti struck a 31-year-old cyclist on Albany Avenue. Metal tore flesh. Shoulder crushed. Darkness swallowed the scene. Traffic control disregarded. The cyclist stayed conscious, pain radiating in the quiet Brooklyn night.
A 31-year-old man riding a bike was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti sedan on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:19 a.m. and involved a clear violation: 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The report states, 'A man on a bike, 31, struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Infiniti. Shoulder crushed. He stayed conscious. Traffic control ignored.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist, placing the cause squarely on the driver’s failure to obey traffic control. The impact left the street quiet, the danger unaddressed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street▸Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.
Jan 2 - A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.