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 6,692
▸ Crush Injuries 633
▸ Amputation 49
▸ Severe Bleeding 744
▸ Severe Lacerations 663
▸ Concussion 1,108
▸ Whiplash 5,980
▸ Contusion/Bruise 9,123
▸ Abrasion 6,161
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,601
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) – 501 times
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 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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Belt Parkway, before dawn
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just before 6 AM on the Belt Parkway near 146th Street, two drivers hit a man crossing, police said. He died there. Source.
He was one of 1,127 people killed on New York City streets since Jan 1, 2022, according to city crash data. The same records log 350,311 crashes and 198,401 injuries in that span, with 2,605 marked as serious. Source.
This Week
- Overnight on Mosholu Parkway, a driver in a sedan going straight hit and killed a 30-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention. Source.
- At 30th Street and 39th Avenue, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk; police recorded failure to yield. She died. Source.
- On York Avenue at E 72nd Street, a taxi driver going straight hit and killed a man. Source.
The toll keeps coming
This year, NYC has logged 203 deaths, down from 215 at this point last year. Serious injuries rose to 558 from 530. Crashes fell to 58,523 from 65,495. These are lives, not trends. Source.
Among people walking, the city’s dataset records 206 deaths linked to SUV drivers and 98 to sedan drivers since 2022. Source.
Speed is the difference between life and death
“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” the State Senate wrote when renewing the program. Source.
NYC now has the legal tools to slow cars and stop the worst repeat offenders. The city can lower the default limit on local streets, and Albany has a bill to force habitual speeders to use intelligent speed assistance. Details are here.
What we can do now
- Lower the speed limit citywide. Use Sammy’s Law authority. Details.
- Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). Require speed limiters for anyone racking up camera tickets or DMV points. Details.
The man on the Belt Parkway never made it across. We do not need more names. We need fewer of these mornings. Take one step today. Act now.
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- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
- Senate Protects New York Students and Pedestrians, NYS Senate, Published 2019-05-06
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Persons dataset - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Moped Rider at 79th and 2nd▸Jul 14 - A moped rider lay dead at East 79th and 2nd. An SUV, eastbound, struck him. Both drivers unlicensed. The helmet shattered. Head wounds fatal. The moped, crushed in the dark, marked another night of violence on Manhattan streets.
At the corner of East 79th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, a fatal collision claimed the life of a moped rider. According to the police report, a southbound moped was struck by an eastbound SUV. Both the moped rider and the SUV driver were unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report states the moped rider was ejected, his helmet crushed, and he suffered fatal head wounds. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The SUV's front end struck the moped, which was left demolished at the scene. The police report makes clear that both drivers operated vehicles without licenses, and the disregard for traffic control directly contributed to the deadly outcome. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers and ignored traffic controls.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jul 14 - A Ford SUV slammed into a sedan from behind on the Major Deegan Expressway just after midnight. The 28-year-old sedan driver suffered head and crush injuries, remaining conscious as pain spread beneath his skin. Impact left the SUV’s right side battered.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV rear-ended a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway shortly after midnight. The SUV, traveling north, struck the sedan from behind, with the point of impact listed as the right front bumper of the SUV. The report states the 28-year-old sedan driver, who wore a lap belt, suffered head trauma and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, highlighting a critical driver error. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, while the sedan showed no visible damage. No evidence in the report suggests any contributing behavior by the injured driver. The crash underscores the danger posed by tailgating on New York City’s high-speed roadways.
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Sedan Runs Red, Strikes Man in Crosswalk▸Jul 14 - A sedan barreled through Avenue J, ignoring the light. It hit a 60-year-old man head-on in the crosswalk. His arm split open. Blood pooled on the Brooklyn pavement. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue J at East 93rd Street struck a 60-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the vehicle 'ran the light and struck a 60-year-old man in the crosswalk' with a head-on impact, causing severe lacerations to the victim's arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals and fail to yield to people in crosswalks.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Givan Avenue▸Jul 13 - A Hyundai sedan hit a 55-year-old man walking outside the crosswalk on Givan Avenue. The impact drove him to the pavement. His head struck the street. He died beneath the car, alone in the dark, as the engine cooled above him.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man was walking on Givan Avenue at 22:45 when he was struck by a westbound Hyundai sedan. The narrative states he was not at a crosswalk and was walking in the dark. The sedan hit him low, causing his head to hit the street. The report notes the pedestrian died at the scene, beneath the vehicle. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact and vehicle damage were both to the undercarriage, consistent with a pedestrian strike. No driver errors are specifically cited in the report, and no mention is made of pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond location in the roadway.
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Bicyclist Injured After Sedan Fails to Yield▸Jul 13 - A 26-year-old cyclist struck the rear of a Lexus on Flatbush Avenue. Blood streaked his arm, deep cuts marked his hand and elbow. The sedan stood untouched. Asphalt bore the impact. The city’s danger pressed down, silent and heavy.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn after colliding with the rear of a Lexus sedan. The crash occurred at 15:32. The report states the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm, hand, and elbow, with blood visible at the scene. The sedan showed no damage. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring a driver error that led to the crash. The narrative describes the bike slamming into the Lexus’s rear, leaving the cyclist on the asphalt. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the failure to yield, a systemic danger for vulnerable road users.
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Speeding Sedans Collide, Passenger’s Leg Torn Open▸Jul 13 - Two sedans slammed together on Cambreleng Avenue. Metal folded, glass burst. A young woman in the rear seat screamed, her leg ripped wide. The crash shattered the night. Speed ruled the moment. Pain lingered in the dark.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cambreleng Avenue at 3 a.m. The report states that one sedan tore into the side of the other, folding doors and causing severe lacerations to a 23-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. She suffered a torn-open leg and remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Speed was too much,' and the official contributing factor is listed as 'Unsafe Speed.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The report does not specify any actions by the passenger that contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the excessive speed of the vehicles, which led directly to the violent impact and severe injury.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Child on West 42nd Street▸Jul 9 - A Subaru sedan hit a 7-year-old boy near Times Square. The boy’s leg split open. Police cite driver distraction. The child was crossing without a signal. Blood on the asphalt. The city’s dangers do not pause for youth.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was struck by a Subaru sedan while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. The crash occurred at 19:09. The child suffered severe lacerations to his leg, described as 'split open' in the report. The driver, a woman from Georgia, was operating a 2023 sedan and was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The report notes the boy was crossing without a signal, but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction, which police list as the cause. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by inattentive drivers, especially in crowded Manhattan corridors.
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Hyundai Sedan Crushes Boy’s Leg on 71st Street▸Jul 9 - A Hyundai sedan’s left front slammed into a 13-year-old boy on 71st Street near 17th Avenue. The boy’s leg was crushed. He lay in shock as dusk fell. The street bore witness to another child’s pain.
A 13-year-old boy was struck and severely injured by a Hyundai sedan on 71st Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the boy, crushing his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the boy was playing in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited, but the impact location and narrative underscore the lethal risk posed by vehicles on neighborhood streets. The boy suffered crush injuries and was left in shock on the pavement, as detailed in the official account.
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Moped Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - A moped swung left on Broadway, its front end smashing into a woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed awake. The street kept moving. Failure to yield cut her down in the crosswalk.
A 45-year-old woman was injured at the corner of Broadway and Justice Avenue when a southbound moped turned left and struck her, according to the police report. The report states the moped's 'front struck a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal.' She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report, placing the onus of the collision on the moped driver's failure to yield. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped, underscoring the directness of the strike. The narrative makes clear: the driver’s left turn and failure to yield led to a violent collision in the crosswalk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Head-On▸Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Hits Cyclist at Unsafe Speed▸Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jul 14 - A moped rider lay dead at East 79th and 2nd. An SUV, eastbound, struck him. Both drivers unlicensed. The helmet shattered. Head wounds fatal. The moped, crushed in the dark, marked another night of violence on Manhattan streets.
At the corner of East 79th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, a fatal collision claimed the life of a moped rider. According to the police report, a southbound moped was struck by an eastbound SUV. Both the moped rider and the SUV driver were unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report states the moped rider was ejected, his helmet crushed, and he suffered fatal head wounds. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The SUV's front end struck the moped, which was left demolished at the scene. The police report makes clear that both drivers operated vehicles without licenses, and the disregard for traffic control directly contributed to the deadly outcome. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers and ignored traffic controls.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jul 14 - A Ford SUV slammed into a sedan from behind on the Major Deegan Expressway just after midnight. The 28-year-old sedan driver suffered head and crush injuries, remaining conscious as pain spread beneath his skin. Impact left the SUV’s right side battered.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV rear-ended a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway shortly after midnight. The SUV, traveling north, struck the sedan from behind, with the point of impact listed as the right front bumper of the SUV. The report states the 28-year-old sedan driver, who wore a lap belt, suffered head trauma and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, highlighting a critical driver error. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, while the sedan showed no visible damage. No evidence in the report suggests any contributing behavior by the injured driver. The crash underscores the danger posed by tailgating on New York City’s high-speed roadways.
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Sedan Runs Red, Strikes Man in Crosswalk▸Jul 14 - A sedan barreled through Avenue J, ignoring the light. It hit a 60-year-old man head-on in the crosswalk. His arm split open. Blood pooled on the Brooklyn pavement. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue J at East 93rd Street struck a 60-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the vehicle 'ran the light and struck a 60-year-old man in the crosswalk' with a head-on impact, causing severe lacerations to the victim's arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals and fail to yield to people in crosswalks.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Givan Avenue▸Jul 13 - A Hyundai sedan hit a 55-year-old man walking outside the crosswalk on Givan Avenue. The impact drove him to the pavement. His head struck the street. He died beneath the car, alone in the dark, as the engine cooled above him.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man was walking on Givan Avenue at 22:45 when he was struck by a westbound Hyundai sedan. The narrative states he was not at a crosswalk and was walking in the dark. The sedan hit him low, causing his head to hit the street. The report notes the pedestrian died at the scene, beneath the vehicle. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact and vehicle damage were both to the undercarriage, consistent with a pedestrian strike. No driver errors are specifically cited in the report, and no mention is made of pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond location in the roadway.
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Bicyclist Injured After Sedan Fails to Yield▸Jul 13 - A 26-year-old cyclist struck the rear of a Lexus on Flatbush Avenue. Blood streaked his arm, deep cuts marked his hand and elbow. The sedan stood untouched. Asphalt bore the impact. The city’s danger pressed down, silent and heavy.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn after colliding with the rear of a Lexus sedan. The crash occurred at 15:32. The report states the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm, hand, and elbow, with blood visible at the scene. The sedan showed no damage. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring a driver error that led to the crash. The narrative describes the bike slamming into the Lexus’s rear, leaving the cyclist on the asphalt. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the failure to yield, a systemic danger for vulnerable road users.
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Speeding Sedans Collide, Passenger’s Leg Torn Open▸Jul 13 - Two sedans slammed together on Cambreleng Avenue. Metal folded, glass burst. A young woman in the rear seat screamed, her leg ripped wide. The crash shattered the night. Speed ruled the moment. Pain lingered in the dark.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cambreleng Avenue at 3 a.m. The report states that one sedan tore into the side of the other, folding doors and causing severe lacerations to a 23-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. She suffered a torn-open leg and remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Speed was too much,' and the official contributing factor is listed as 'Unsafe Speed.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The report does not specify any actions by the passenger that contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the excessive speed of the vehicles, which led directly to the violent impact and severe injury.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Child on West 42nd Street▸Jul 9 - A Subaru sedan hit a 7-year-old boy near Times Square. The boy’s leg split open. Police cite driver distraction. The child was crossing without a signal. Blood on the asphalt. The city’s dangers do not pause for youth.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was struck by a Subaru sedan while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. The crash occurred at 19:09. The child suffered severe lacerations to his leg, described as 'split open' in the report. The driver, a woman from Georgia, was operating a 2023 sedan and was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The report notes the boy was crossing without a signal, but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction, which police list as the cause. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by inattentive drivers, especially in crowded Manhattan corridors.
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Hyundai Sedan Crushes Boy’s Leg on 71st Street▸Jul 9 - A Hyundai sedan’s left front slammed into a 13-year-old boy on 71st Street near 17th Avenue. The boy’s leg was crushed. He lay in shock as dusk fell. The street bore witness to another child’s pain.
A 13-year-old boy was struck and severely injured by a Hyundai sedan on 71st Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the boy, crushing his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the boy was playing in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited, but the impact location and narrative underscore the lethal risk posed by vehicles on neighborhood streets. The boy suffered crush injuries and was left in shock on the pavement, as detailed in the official account.
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Moped Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - A moped swung left on Broadway, its front end smashing into a woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed awake. The street kept moving. Failure to yield cut her down in the crosswalk.
A 45-year-old woman was injured at the corner of Broadway and Justice Avenue when a southbound moped turned left and struck her, according to the police report. The report states the moped's 'front struck a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal.' She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report, placing the onus of the collision on the moped driver's failure to yield. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped, underscoring the directness of the strike. The narrative makes clear: the driver’s left turn and failure to yield led to a violent collision in the crosswalk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Head-On▸Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Hits Cyclist at Unsafe Speed▸Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jul 14 - A Ford SUV slammed into a sedan from behind on the Major Deegan Expressway just after midnight. The 28-year-old sedan driver suffered head and crush injuries, remaining conscious as pain spread beneath his skin. Impact left the SUV’s right side battered.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV rear-ended a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway shortly after midnight. The SUV, traveling north, struck the sedan from behind, with the point of impact listed as the right front bumper of the SUV. The report states the 28-year-old sedan driver, who wore a lap belt, suffered head trauma and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, highlighting a critical driver error. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, while the sedan showed no visible damage. No evidence in the report suggests any contributing behavior by the injured driver. The crash underscores the danger posed by tailgating on New York City’s high-speed roadways.
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Sedan Runs Red, Strikes Man in Crosswalk▸Jul 14 - A sedan barreled through Avenue J, ignoring the light. It hit a 60-year-old man head-on in the crosswalk. His arm split open. Blood pooled on the Brooklyn pavement. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue J at East 93rd Street struck a 60-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the vehicle 'ran the light and struck a 60-year-old man in the crosswalk' with a head-on impact, causing severe lacerations to the victim's arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals and fail to yield to people in crosswalks.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Givan Avenue▸Jul 13 - A Hyundai sedan hit a 55-year-old man walking outside the crosswalk on Givan Avenue. The impact drove him to the pavement. His head struck the street. He died beneath the car, alone in the dark, as the engine cooled above him.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man was walking on Givan Avenue at 22:45 when he was struck by a westbound Hyundai sedan. The narrative states he was not at a crosswalk and was walking in the dark. The sedan hit him low, causing his head to hit the street. The report notes the pedestrian died at the scene, beneath the vehicle. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact and vehicle damage were both to the undercarriage, consistent with a pedestrian strike. No driver errors are specifically cited in the report, and no mention is made of pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond location in the roadway.
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Bicyclist Injured After Sedan Fails to Yield▸Jul 13 - A 26-year-old cyclist struck the rear of a Lexus on Flatbush Avenue. Blood streaked his arm, deep cuts marked his hand and elbow. The sedan stood untouched. Asphalt bore the impact. The city’s danger pressed down, silent and heavy.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn after colliding with the rear of a Lexus sedan. The crash occurred at 15:32. The report states the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm, hand, and elbow, with blood visible at the scene. The sedan showed no damage. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring a driver error that led to the crash. The narrative describes the bike slamming into the Lexus’s rear, leaving the cyclist on the asphalt. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the failure to yield, a systemic danger for vulnerable road users.
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Speeding Sedans Collide, Passenger’s Leg Torn Open▸Jul 13 - Two sedans slammed together on Cambreleng Avenue. Metal folded, glass burst. A young woman in the rear seat screamed, her leg ripped wide. The crash shattered the night. Speed ruled the moment. Pain lingered in the dark.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cambreleng Avenue at 3 a.m. The report states that one sedan tore into the side of the other, folding doors and causing severe lacerations to a 23-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. She suffered a torn-open leg and remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Speed was too much,' and the official contributing factor is listed as 'Unsafe Speed.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The report does not specify any actions by the passenger that contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the excessive speed of the vehicles, which led directly to the violent impact and severe injury.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Child on West 42nd Street▸Jul 9 - A Subaru sedan hit a 7-year-old boy near Times Square. The boy’s leg split open. Police cite driver distraction. The child was crossing without a signal. Blood on the asphalt. The city’s dangers do not pause for youth.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was struck by a Subaru sedan while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. The crash occurred at 19:09. The child suffered severe lacerations to his leg, described as 'split open' in the report. The driver, a woman from Georgia, was operating a 2023 sedan and was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The report notes the boy was crossing without a signal, but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction, which police list as the cause. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by inattentive drivers, especially in crowded Manhattan corridors.
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Hyundai Sedan Crushes Boy’s Leg on 71st Street▸Jul 9 - A Hyundai sedan’s left front slammed into a 13-year-old boy on 71st Street near 17th Avenue. The boy’s leg was crushed. He lay in shock as dusk fell. The street bore witness to another child’s pain.
A 13-year-old boy was struck and severely injured by a Hyundai sedan on 71st Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the boy, crushing his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the boy was playing in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited, but the impact location and narrative underscore the lethal risk posed by vehicles on neighborhood streets. The boy suffered crush injuries and was left in shock on the pavement, as detailed in the official account.
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Moped Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - A moped swung left on Broadway, its front end smashing into a woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed awake. The street kept moving. Failure to yield cut her down in the crosswalk.
A 45-year-old woman was injured at the corner of Broadway and Justice Avenue when a southbound moped turned left and struck her, according to the police report. The report states the moped's 'front struck a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal.' She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report, placing the onus of the collision on the moped driver's failure to yield. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped, underscoring the directness of the strike. The narrative makes clear: the driver’s left turn and failure to yield led to a violent collision in the crosswalk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Head-On▸Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Hits Cyclist at Unsafe Speed▸Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jul 14 - A sedan barreled through Avenue J, ignoring the light. It hit a 60-year-old man head-on in the crosswalk. His arm split open. Blood pooled on the Brooklyn pavement. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue J at East 93rd Street struck a 60-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the vehicle 'ran the light and struck a 60-year-old man in the crosswalk' with a head-on impact, causing severe lacerations to the victim's arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals and fail to yield to people in crosswalks.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Givan Avenue▸Jul 13 - A Hyundai sedan hit a 55-year-old man walking outside the crosswalk on Givan Avenue. The impact drove him to the pavement. His head struck the street. He died beneath the car, alone in the dark, as the engine cooled above him.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man was walking on Givan Avenue at 22:45 when he was struck by a westbound Hyundai sedan. The narrative states he was not at a crosswalk and was walking in the dark. The sedan hit him low, causing his head to hit the street. The report notes the pedestrian died at the scene, beneath the vehicle. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact and vehicle damage were both to the undercarriage, consistent with a pedestrian strike. No driver errors are specifically cited in the report, and no mention is made of pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond location in the roadway.
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Bicyclist Injured After Sedan Fails to Yield▸Jul 13 - A 26-year-old cyclist struck the rear of a Lexus on Flatbush Avenue. Blood streaked his arm, deep cuts marked his hand and elbow. The sedan stood untouched. Asphalt bore the impact. The city’s danger pressed down, silent and heavy.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn after colliding with the rear of a Lexus sedan. The crash occurred at 15:32. The report states the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm, hand, and elbow, with blood visible at the scene. The sedan showed no damage. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring a driver error that led to the crash. The narrative describes the bike slamming into the Lexus’s rear, leaving the cyclist on the asphalt. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the failure to yield, a systemic danger for vulnerable road users.
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Speeding Sedans Collide, Passenger’s Leg Torn Open▸Jul 13 - Two sedans slammed together on Cambreleng Avenue. Metal folded, glass burst. A young woman in the rear seat screamed, her leg ripped wide. The crash shattered the night. Speed ruled the moment. Pain lingered in the dark.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cambreleng Avenue at 3 a.m. The report states that one sedan tore into the side of the other, folding doors and causing severe lacerations to a 23-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. She suffered a torn-open leg and remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Speed was too much,' and the official contributing factor is listed as 'Unsafe Speed.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The report does not specify any actions by the passenger that contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the excessive speed of the vehicles, which led directly to the violent impact and severe injury.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Child on West 42nd Street▸Jul 9 - A Subaru sedan hit a 7-year-old boy near Times Square. The boy’s leg split open. Police cite driver distraction. The child was crossing without a signal. Blood on the asphalt. The city’s dangers do not pause for youth.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was struck by a Subaru sedan while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. The crash occurred at 19:09. The child suffered severe lacerations to his leg, described as 'split open' in the report. The driver, a woman from Georgia, was operating a 2023 sedan and was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The report notes the boy was crossing without a signal, but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction, which police list as the cause. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by inattentive drivers, especially in crowded Manhattan corridors.
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Hyundai Sedan Crushes Boy’s Leg on 71st Street▸Jul 9 - A Hyundai sedan’s left front slammed into a 13-year-old boy on 71st Street near 17th Avenue. The boy’s leg was crushed. He lay in shock as dusk fell. The street bore witness to another child’s pain.
A 13-year-old boy was struck and severely injured by a Hyundai sedan on 71st Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the boy, crushing his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the boy was playing in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited, but the impact location and narrative underscore the lethal risk posed by vehicles on neighborhood streets. The boy suffered crush injuries and was left in shock on the pavement, as detailed in the official account.
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Moped Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - A moped swung left on Broadway, its front end smashing into a woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed awake. The street kept moving. Failure to yield cut her down in the crosswalk.
A 45-year-old woman was injured at the corner of Broadway and Justice Avenue when a southbound moped turned left and struck her, according to the police report. The report states the moped's 'front struck a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal.' She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report, placing the onus of the collision on the moped driver's failure to yield. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped, underscoring the directness of the strike. The narrative makes clear: the driver’s left turn and failure to yield led to a violent collision in the crosswalk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Head-On▸Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Hits Cyclist at Unsafe Speed▸Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jul 13 - A Hyundai sedan hit a 55-year-old man walking outside the crosswalk on Givan Avenue. The impact drove him to the pavement. His head struck the street. He died beneath the car, alone in the dark, as the engine cooled above him.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man was walking on Givan Avenue at 22:45 when he was struck by a westbound Hyundai sedan. The narrative states he was not at a crosswalk and was walking in the dark. The sedan hit him low, causing his head to hit the street. The report notes the pedestrian died at the scene, beneath the vehicle. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact and vehicle damage were both to the undercarriage, consistent with a pedestrian strike. No driver errors are specifically cited in the report, and no mention is made of pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor beyond location in the roadway.
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Bicyclist Injured After Sedan Fails to Yield▸Jul 13 - A 26-year-old cyclist struck the rear of a Lexus on Flatbush Avenue. Blood streaked his arm, deep cuts marked his hand and elbow. The sedan stood untouched. Asphalt bore the impact. The city’s danger pressed down, silent and heavy.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn after colliding with the rear of a Lexus sedan. The crash occurred at 15:32. The report states the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm, hand, and elbow, with blood visible at the scene. The sedan showed no damage. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring a driver error that led to the crash. The narrative describes the bike slamming into the Lexus’s rear, leaving the cyclist on the asphalt. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the failure to yield, a systemic danger for vulnerable road users.
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Speeding Sedans Collide, Passenger’s Leg Torn Open▸Jul 13 - Two sedans slammed together on Cambreleng Avenue. Metal folded, glass burst. A young woman in the rear seat screamed, her leg ripped wide. The crash shattered the night. Speed ruled the moment. Pain lingered in the dark.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cambreleng Avenue at 3 a.m. The report states that one sedan tore into the side of the other, folding doors and causing severe lacerations to a 23-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. She suffered a torn-open leg and remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Speed was too much,' and the official contributing factor is listed as 'Unsafe Speed.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The report does not specify any actions by the passenger that contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the excessive speed of the vehicles, which led directly to the violent impact and severe injury.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Child on West 42nd Street▸Jul 9 - A Subaru sedan hit a 7-year-old boy near Times Square. The boy’s leg split open. Police cite driver distraction. The child was crossing without a signal. Blood on the asphalt. The city’s dangers do not pause for youth.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was struck by a Subaru sedan while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. The crash occurred at 19:09. The child suffered severe lacerations to his leg, described as 'split open' in the report. The driver, a woman from Georgia, was operating a 2023 sedan and was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The report notes the boy was crossing without a signal, but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction, which police list as the cause. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by inattentive drivers, especially in crowded Manhattan corridors.
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Hyundai Sedan Crushes Boy’s Leg on 71st Street▸Jul 9 - A Hyundai sedan’s left front slammed into a 13-year-old boy on 71st Street near 17th Avenue. The boy’s leg was crushed. He lay in shock as dusk fell. The street bore witness to another child’s pain.
A 13-year-old boy was struck and severely injured by a Hyundai sedan on 71st Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the boy, crushing his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the boy was playing in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited, but the impact location and narrative underscore the lethal risk posed by vehicles on neighborhood streets. The boy suffered crush injuries and was left in shock on the pavement, as detailed in the official account.
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Moped Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - A moped swung left on Broadway, its front end smashing into a woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed awake. The street kept moving. Failure to yield cut her down in the crosswalk.
A 45-year-old woman was injured at the corner of Broadway and Justice Avenue when a southbound moped turned left and struck her, according to the police report. The report states the moped's 'front struck a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal.' She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report, placing the onus of the collision on the moped driver's failure to yield. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped, underscoring the directness of the strike. The narrative makes clear: the driver’s left turn and failure to yield led to a violent collision in the crosswalk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Head-On▸Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Hits Cyclist at Unsafe Speed▸Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jul 13 - A 26-year-old cyclist struck the rear of a Lexus on Flatbush Avenue. Blood streaked his arm, deep cuts marked his hand and elbow. The sedan stood untouched. Asphalt bore the impact. The city’s danger pressed down, silent and heavy.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn after colliding with the rear of a Lexus sedan. The crash occurred at 15:32. The report states the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm, hand, and elbow, with blood visible at the scene. The sedan showed no damage. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring a driver error that led to the crash. The narrative describes the bike slamming into the Lexus’s rear, leaving the cyclist on the asphalt. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the failure to yield, a systemic danger for vulnerable road users.
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Speeding Sedans Collide, Passenger’s Leg Torn Open▸Jul 13 - Two sedans slammed together on Cambreleng Avenue. Metal folded, glass burst. A young woman in the rear seat screamed, her leg ripped wide. The crash shattered the night. Speed ruled the moment. Pain lingered in the dark.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cambreleng Avenue at 3 a.m. The report states that one sedan tore into the side of the other, folding doors and causing severe lacerations to a 23-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. She suffered a torn-open leg and remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Speed was too much,' and the official contributing factor is listed as 'Unsafe Speed.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The report does not specify any actions by the passenger that contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the excessive speed of the vehicles, which led directly to the violent impact and severe injury.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Child on West 42nd Street▸Jul 9 - A Subaru sedan hit a 7-year-old boy near Times Square. The boy’s leg split open. Police cite driver distraction. The child was crossing without a signal. Blood on the asphalt. The city’s dangers do not pause for youth.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was struck by a Subaru sedan while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. The crash occurred at 19:09. The child suffered severe lacerations to his leg, described as 'split open' in the report. The driver, a woman from Georgia, was operating a 2023 sedan and was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The report notes the boy was crossing without a signal, but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction, which police list as the cause. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by inattentive drivers, especially in crowded Manhattan corridors.
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Hyundai Sedan Crushes Boy’s Leg on 71st Street▸Jul 9 - A Hyundai sedan’s left front slammed into a 13-year-old boy on 71st Street near 17th Avenue. The boy’s leg was crushed. He lay in shock as dusk fell. The street bore witness to another child’s pain.
A 13-year-old boy was struck and severely injured by a Hyundai sedan on 71st Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the boy, crushing his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the boy was playing in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited, but the impact location and narrative underscore the lethal risk posed by vehicles on neighborhood streets. The boy suffered crush injuries and was left in shock on the pavement, as detailed in the official account.
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Moped Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - A moped swung left on Broadway, its front end smashing into a woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed awake. The street kept moving. Failure to yield cut her down in the crosswalk.
A 45-year-old woman was injured at the corner of Broadway and Justice Avenue when a southbound moped turned left and struck her, according to the police report. The report states the moped's 'front struck a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal.' She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report, placing the onus of the collision on the moped driver's failure to yield. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped, underscoring the directness of the strike. The narrative makes clear: the driver’s left turn and failure to yield led to a violent collision in the crosswalk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Head-On▸Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Hits Cyclist at Unsafe Speed▸Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jul 13 - Two sedans slammed together on Cambreleng Avenue. Metal folded, glass burst. A young woman in the rear seat screamed, her leg ripped wide. The crash shattered the night. Speed ruled the moment. Pain lingered in the dark.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cambreleng Avenue at 3 a.m. The report states that one sedan tore into the side of the other, folding doors and causing severe lacerations to a 23-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. She suffered a torn-open leg and remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Speed was too much,' and the official contributing factor is listed as 'Unsafe Speed.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The report does not specify any actions by the passenger that contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the excessive speed of the vehicles, which led directly to the violent impact and severe injury.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Child on West 42nd Street▸Jul 9 - A Subaru sedan hit a 7-year-old boy near Times Square. The boy’s leg split open. Police cite driver distraction. The child was crossing without a signal. Blood on the asphalt. The city’s dangers do not pause for youth.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was struck by a Subaru sedan while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. The crash occurred at 19:09. The child suffered severe lacerations to his leg, described as 'split open' in the report. The driver, a woman from Georgia, was operating a 2023 sedan and was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The report notes the boy was crossing without a signal, but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction, which police list as the cause. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by inattentive drivers, especially in crowded Manhattan corridors.
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Hyundai Sedan Crushes Boy’s Leg on 71st Street▸Jul 9 - A Hyundai sedan’s left front slammed into a 13-year-old boy on 71st Street near 17th Avenue. The boy’s leg was crushed. He lay in shock as dusk fell. The street bore witness to another child’s pain.
A 13-year-old boy was struck and severely injured by a Hyundai sedan on 71st Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the boy, crushing his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the boy was playing in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited, but the impact location and narrative underscore the lethal risk posed by vehicles on neighborhood streets. The boy suffered crush injuries and was left in shock on the pavement, as detailed in the official account.
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Moped Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - A moped swung left on Broadway, its front end smashing into a woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed awake. The street kept moving. Failure to yield cut her down in the crosswalk.
A 45-year-old woman was injured at the corner of Broadway and Justice Avenue when a southbound moped turned left and struck her, according to the police report. The report states the moped's 'front struck a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal.' She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report, placing the onus of the collision on the moped driver's failure to yield. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped, underscoring the directness of the strike. The narrative makes clear: the driver’s left turn and failure to yield led to a violent collision in the crosswalk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Head-On▸Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Hits Cyclist at Unsafe Speed▸Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jul 9 - A Subaru sedan hit a 7-year-old boy near Times Square. The boy’s leg split open. Police cite driver distraction. The child was crossing without a signal. Blood on the asphalt. The city’s dangers do not pause for youth.
According to the police report, a 7-year-old boy was struck by a Subaru sedan while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. The crash occurred at 19:09. The child suffered severe lacerations to his leg, described as 'split open' in the report. The driver, a woman from Georgia, was operating a 2023 sedan and was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The report notes the boy was crossing without a signal, but the focus remains on the driver’s distraction, which police list as the cause. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by inattentive drivers, especially in crowded Manhattan corridors.
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Hyundai Sedan Crushes Boy’s Leg on 71st Street▸Jul 9 - A Hyundai sedan’s left front slammed into a 13-year-old boy on 71st Street near 17th Avenue. The boy’s leg was crushed. He lay in shock as dusk fell. The street bore witness to another child’s pain.
A 13-year-old boy was struck and severely injured by a Hyundai sedan on 71st Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the boy, crushing his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the boy was playing in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited, but the impact location and narrative underscore the lethal risk posed by vehicles on neighborhood streets. The boy suffered crush injuries and was left in shock on the pavement, as detailed in the official account.
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Moped Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - A moped swung left on Broadway, its front end smashing into a woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed awake. The street kept moving. Failure to yield cut her down in the crosswalk.
A 45-year-old woman was injured at the corner of Broadway and Justice Avenue when a southbound moped turned left and struck her, according to the police report. The report states the moped's 'front struck a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal.' She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report, placing the onus of the collision on the moped driver's failure to yield. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped, underscoring the directness of the strike. The narrative makes clear: the driver’s left turn and failure to yield led to a violent collision in the crosswalk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Head-On▸Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Hits Cyclist at Unsafe Speed▸Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jul 9 - A Hyundai sedan’s left front slammed into a 13-year-old boy on 71st Street near 17th Avenue. The boy’s leg was crushed. He lay in shock as dusk fell. The street bore witness to another child’s pain.
A 13-year-old boy was struck and severely injured by a Hyundai sedan on 71st Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the boy, crushing his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the boy was playing in the roadway when the collision occurred. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as 'Failure to Yield' or 'Distraction' were cited, but the impact location and narrative underscore the lethal risk posed by vehicles on neighborhood streets. The boy suffered crush injuries and was left in shock on the pavement, as detailed in the official account.
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Moped Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - A moped swung left on Broadway, its front end smashing into a woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed awake. The street kept moving. Failure to yield cut her down in the crosswalk.
A 45-year-old woman was injured at the corner of Broadway and Justice Avenue when a southbound moped turned left and struck her, according to the police report. The report states the moped's 'front struck a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal.' She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report, placing the onus of the collision on the moped driver's failure to yield. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped, underscoring the directness of the strike. The narrative makes clear: the driver’s left turn and failure to yield led to a violent collision in the crosswalk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Head-On▸Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Hits Cyclist at Unsafe Speed▸Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jul 9 - A moped swung left on Broadway, its front end smashing into a woman crossing with the light. Blood pooled from her head. She stayed awake. The street kept moving. Failure to yield cut her down in the crosswalk.
A 45-year-old woman was injured at the corner of Broadway and Justice Avenue when a southbound moped turned left and struck her, according to the police report. The report states the moped's 'front struck a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal.' She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report, placing the onus of the collision on the moped driver's failure to yield. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped, underscoring the directness of the strike. The narrative makes clear: the driver’s left turn and failure to yield led to a violent collision in the crosswalk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Head-On▸Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Hits Cyclist at Unsafe Speed▸Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Hits Cyclist at Unsafe Speed▸Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.
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BMW Strikes 12-Year-Old Crossing Kings Highway▸Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jun 30 - A BMW sedan heading north on Kings Highway struck a 12-year-old boy crossing alone in the dark. The impact crushed his head. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The car kept straight. The boy did not.
A 12-year-old boy was hit by a northbound BMW sedan on Kings Highway, near East 40th Street, just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states, 'A 12-year-old boy crossed alone in the dark. A northbound BMW struck him head-on. His head crushed. He lay still, far from any crosswalk. The sedan kept straight. The boy did not.' The boy suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW, which continued straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative details the direct, violent impact and the boy's vulnerable position away from any crosswalk. The focus remains on the actions of the vehicle and the systemic danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, crossing wide, dark city streets.
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Cyclist Thrown, Neck Broken on Mosholu Parkway▸Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.
A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Runs Light, Injured▸Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jun 27 - A 15-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and helmetless, ran the light on Rosedale Avenue. He struck pavement, face first. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, lacerated and ejected, left in the street’s grip.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old boy operating a moped on Rosedale Avenue near Seward Avenue was severely injured after disregarding traffic control. The report states the rider was 'unlicensed, no helmet, ran the light on a moped.' The collision resulted in the teenager being ejected from the moped, suffering severe facial lacerations, and remaining conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, as documented in the report. These failures—disregarding a traffic signal and operating at unsafe speed—are central to the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond those already attributed to the driver’s actions.
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Aggressive Driving Slams BMWs, Injures Passenger▸Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jun 27 - Two BMWs crashed at dawn on West 39th. One hit broadside, the other head-on. A 21-year-old woman took a chest blow. She stayed conscious. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck. Both occupants were hurt.
According to the police report, two BMWs collided at 5:55 a.m. at West 39th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The SUV struck the sedan's right side doors; the SUV's front end crumpled. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered chest crush injuries but remained conscious. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was also injured, with hip and upper leg trauma. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the sole contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The violence of the impact shows the danger when drivers act with aggression on city streets.
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Cyclist Slashed by Parked Car Door on Sheepshead Bay Road▸Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jun 27 - A 51-year-old man pedaled north. The street was quiet. He struck the left doors of a parked car. Blood streaked his arm. Deep lacerations marked his pain. He stayed conscious. The city stayed indifferent.
A 51-year-old cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after colliding with the left doors of a parked car on Sheepshead Bay Road near Voorhies Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 12:30 a.m. The report states the man was riding straight ahead when he struck the parked vehicle. The narrative details, 'Blood ran down his arm. Deep cuts. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and the report does not mention any actions by the parked vehicle’s operator. The focus remains on the physical impact and the hazardous presence of parked cars along the cyclist’s path. No information is provided about helmet use or other cyclist behaviors as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jun 22 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a pickup’s rear bumper on Clearview Expressway. The unlicensed rider, helmeted, was ejected and killed instantly. Speed and alcohol marked the scene. The night swallowed the body, torn and still.
A deadly collision unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a BMW motorcycle crashed into the left rear bumper of a pickup truck, according to the police report. The 39-year-old motorcycle rider, described as unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected from his seat and pronounced dead at the scene, his body suffering severe lacerations. The report notes that 'speed and alcohol marked the pavement,' underscoring the high-risk conditions present. Both the motorcycle and pickup truck drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash, according to the police report. The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead while the pickup was changing lanes. The police narrative details the violence of the impact and the aftermath, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor beyond helmet use. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of unlicensed operation and high-speed driving on city expressways.
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SUV Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness, Crashing Into Parked Truck▸Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jun 22 - A Ford SUV veered off Drumgoole Road West, slammed into a parked RAM truck. The driver, 59, buckled in, lost consciousness and died behind the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Stillness followed steel.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling west on Drumgoole Road West near 660 lost course and struck a parked RAM pick-up truck. The sole occupant, a 59-year-old male driver, was found buckled in, upright, and deceased behind the wheel. The report notes 'lost consciousness' as the contributing factor. There were no skid marks at the scene, indicating no attempt to brake or swerve before impact. The parked RAM truck was unoccupied, and no other injuries are reported. The police narrative describes the crash as sudden and final, with the driver dying alone in his seat. The data does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor; the focus remains on the driver’s loss of consciousness and the resulting collision.
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Parked Sedan Smashed, Infant Killed in Brooklyn▸Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jun 22 - A parked Toyota sedan stood silent on Pennsylvania Avenue. Its left side crushed. Inside, a man unmoving. A baby beside him, lifeless. The street, heavy with loss, bore witness to sudden violence and the silence that followed.
According to the police report, a Toyota sedan was parked near 656 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when its left side was struck and crumpled inward. Inside the vehicle, a male occupant and an infant were found. The report states the infant showed no signs of life, and the man did not move. The narrative describes the scene as silent and still, with the street 'holding its breath.' The parked sedan was not in motion at the time of the crash, and the impact targeted the left side doors. The police report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors from the striking vehicle, listing them as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The data centers the violence inflicted upon vulnerable occupants by the force of a moving vehicle against a stationary car.
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Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist From Behind▸Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.
Jun 22 - A man pedaled east on West 141st. A distracted driver struck him from behind. His face hit the pavement. Blood pooled. His helmet cracked. He lay conscious, eyes wide, as the city roared on.
A 35-year-old man riding his bike eastbound on West 141st Street in Manhattan was struck from behind by a motor vehicle, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his bike, landing hard on the pavement. The report notes the point of impact as the right front bumper of the vehicle and the center back end of the bicycle. The police report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The narrative details that the cyclist's helmet was cracked from the impact, and he remained conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior were listed in the report. The evidence underscores the danger posed by distracted driving, which left a vulnerable road user injured and bleeding on the street.